ACT Urges Sikkim to Decommission Controversial Dams After Landslide
The Affected Citizens of Teesta (ACT) are urging the Sikkim government to decommission controversial hydropower projects, including the NHPC Stage V and III dams, following a landslide near Singtam that caused significant damage. ACT attributes the landslide to tunnels created for the Teesta Stage V project, raising concerns about the environmental and safety impacts of these hydropower developments. They call for a reassessment of the region’s reliance on hydropower and advocate for the cancellation of the NHPC 520 MW Stage IV project. The debate highlights the negative consequences of the dams, including displacement, infrastructure damage, and environmental degradation, despite the projects being promoted as eco-friendly.
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