Energy sector projects by KVK Nilachal Power Ltd in Cuttak
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KVK Nilachal Power Ltd
The Odisha government has urged the Union Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) to place the proposal of KVK Nilachal Power Ltd for grant of wildlife clearance to its 1,050 Mw coal-fired plant in the state.
KVK Nilachal Power Ltd had proposed 1,050 Mw power station at Athagarh in Cuttack district. Since the project site fell within 10 km of the Kapilash wildlife sanctuary, it needed the go-ahead from the National Board of Wildlife (NBW).
“The Odisha government, after having considered all aspects of the project, has been pleased to accept the recommendations of the State Board of Wildlife (SBW) for recommending the proposal for establishment of 1,050 Mw thermal power plant to the NBW. It is therefore requested that the proposal may kindly be placed before the standing committee of NBW for their consideration and approval,” Debabrata Swain, special secretary (forest & environment), Odisha said in a letter to the inspector general of forests (wildlife), MoEF.
The recommendation of the SBW follows the field visit of the chief wildlife warden who clarified that the project would not cause any damage, destruction, exploitation or removal of wildlife or forest produce or degradation of habitat in the sanctuary. Also, the project site does not involve any elephant corridor or established path which would adversely affect the movement of wild animals.
The SBW, however, has imposed some conditions on the project proponent. First — the laterite quarries lying in the project area and in the area surrounding the project site shall be developed and maintained by the project proponent in the form of water bodies. At least, 15 such water bodies have to be developed.
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Awaiting Environment Clearance
Cuttak
Odisha
India
Energy
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