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Environmental Threat from Hydroelectric Projects

Commentary

Manshi Asher

Vol. 50, Issue No. 20, 16 May, 2015

Kinnaur's Curse?

Vol. 50, Issue No. 20, 16 May, 2015

Commentary

Manshi Asher

Kinnaur, one of Himachal Pradesh's most ecologically fragile regions, is under threat from widespread construction activity for hydroelectric power projects. Landslides have become a common occurrence putting lives of villagers to severe environmental risk.

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