(a) whether the Government has conducted an environmental impact study on proposed
Athirappalli Power Project in Kerala;
(b) if so, the outcome thereof; and
(c) the final decision taken by the Government on the implementation of the project?
(a) whether the Government has conducted an environmental impact study on proposed
Athirappalli Power Project in Kerala;
(b) if so, the outcome thereof; and
(c) the final decision taken by the Government on the implementation of the project?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)
(a) As required by the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 1994 the EIA
Report was prepared by the project proponent, namely the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).
(b) Does not arise, in view of the reply to part (a) above.
(c) On the basis of representation received from Shri Rajendra Singh regarding the impact
of the project on biodiversity and local tribals, a showcause notice was issued on 04.01.2010
to the KSEB which is under examination by the Expert Appraisal Committee for River Valley and
Hydroelectric projects.