Question : EFFECTS OF DAM CONSTRUCTION ON SILENT VALLEY

(a) whether eco-system of Silent Valley is likely to be destroyed by the proposed construction of Pathrakadavu hydro-electric dam adjacent to it;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the proposed dam is against the warnings and measures of the EIA reports;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the steps taken to protect and preserve eco-system of Silent Valley ?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a) Environmental impact of the proposed Pathrakadavu hydro-electric dam adjacent to the Silent Valley, has not been appraised by the Central Government as no proposal seeking environmental clearance for the project has been received.

(b) to (e) Does not arise.