Athirappilly Grama Panchayat
Documented local history
Thrissur district · Chalakudy taluk
Historical overview
The Athirappilly hydroelectric project history began in 1982 when the Kerala State Electricity Board proposed a twin project at Athirappilly (AHEP 120 MW) and Poringal Right Bank, including a dam on the Chalakudy River near Athirappilly Falls. [1]
In 2005 the Kerala Ministry of Environment and Forests approved the Athirappilly hydroelectric project based on a WAPCOS report; in 2006 the Kerala High Court quashed the clearance and ordered another public hearing. [1]
In 2011 the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) recommended against granting permission for construction in the Athirappilly–Vazhachal region and named Athirappilly as an eco-sensitive locality. [1]
Timeline
- 1982
Kerala State Electricity Board proposed a twin hydroelectric project at Athirappilly (AHEP) at 120 MW and a Poringal Right Bank site. [1]
- 2005
Kerala Ministry of Environment and Forests approved the Athirappilly project based on a WAPCOS report. [1]
- 2006
Kerala High Court quashed the clearance and ordered another public hearing. [1]
- 29 January 2011
WGEEP chair Madhav Gadgil opined that the EIA for the Athirappilly hydroelectric project was not properly carried out and that 70% of it is bogus. [1]
- 14 June 2011
Union Minister Jairam Ramesh stated that the ministry would not grant approval to the Athirappilly hydroelectric project. [1]
- 31 August 2011
WGEEP submitted the first part of its report to the Ministry. [1]
- 6 September 2011
WGEEP recommended against granting permission to carry out construction activities at the Athirappilly–Vazhachal region and named Athirappilly as an eco-sensitive locality. [1]
Sources
- [1] Athirappilly — English Wikipedia contributors
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