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Kulsi River Hydropower Project
Context
A number of organisations in Assam protested a proposed 55 MW hydropower project on the Kulsi River, jointly planned by the Assam and Meghalaya governments.
About the Project
- It is a joint 55-MW hydropower and irrigation project planned at Ukiam, near the Assam-Meghalaya border.
- It is located close to tribal forest villages and ecologically sensitive zones.
- Key Issues Raised
- Environmental Concerns: It is threat to Gangetic River Dolphin habitat (an endangered species and India’s national aquatic animal).
- It is a risk to 12 wetlands, including Chandubi Lake (a major tectonic lake, 3 km from the dam site).
- Impact on Livelihoods: There is potential displacement of 19 villages (forest and revenue villages).
- Violation of Tribal Land Rights: Villagers (Rabha, Garo, Khasi communities) lack formal land titles, though they’ve applied under the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
Kulsi River
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