Context
In October 2023, a glacial flood devastated four districts of Sikkim, resulting in over 40 deaths and the destruction of a 60-meter-high dam of the Teesta-III hydropower project. A year later, the Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) approved a proposal for a new 118-meter-high dam, raising concerns about the safety, design approval, and local consultation regarding the project.
Q. Examine the safety concerns surrounding the Teesta-III hydropower project and the recent approval for the construction of a new dam in its place. Discuss the importance of stringent safety measures and public consultation in the context of infrastructure projects in disaster-prone regions like the Eastern Himalayas.
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