Mains Answer Writing
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- GS & Optional
The recent Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Sikkim, exacerbated by cascading hydropower projects on the Teesta River, raises important concerns about the sustainability of such energy ventures in ecologically fragile Himalayan regions. Evaluate the socio-economic and environmental impacts of hydropower development in such areas. What measures should be taken to prevent similar disasters in the future?
Category: Environment (GS -III),
Test Date: 21 Nov 2024
Approach
- Introduction: Introduce the GLOF event in Sikkim (October 2023) and its impact on the Teesta III dam and downstream communities.
- Role of hydropower projects in the fragile Himalayan ecosystem and the risks associated with them.
- Socio-Economic Impacts: Displacement & Livelihood Losses; Infrastructure Damage
- Environmental Impacts: Ecological Disruption; Increased Disaster Vulnerability
- Policy Issues: Inadequate Disaster Management; Regulatory Failures
- Measures to Prevent Future Disasters: Stronger Environmental Assessments; Early Warning Systems; Sustainable Energy Alternatives; Accountability
- Wrap up your answer with way forward
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