60+ Indian environmental groups call for a ban on Himalayan mega infrastructure projects and demand public consultations and referendums.
60+ environmental groups in India call for a ban on all mega infrastructure projects in the Himalayas, including railways, dams, hydro projects, and highways. They demand referendums and public consultations for all development projects and a comprehensive review of existing projects. The groups, part of the "People for Himalaya" campaign, issued this five-point charter ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
March 30, 2024
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