Greens see red in Torrent Power unit in Karjat; actor calls for ‘plate-banging’ stir over tree cutting
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The planned 3,000 MW hydro‑energy project in Karjat could lead to large‑scale tree removal, prompting local activists to mobilise and potentially disrupt the project’s progress.
Environmental activists in the Karjat region have launched a strong campaign against a new hydroelectric power project proposed by Torrent Power. The group warns that the construction could result in the removal of approximately 60,000 trees, causing significant harm to the local ecosystem. To amplify their message, a prominent actor has publicly called for widespread public demonstrations, using the metaphor of plate-banging to describe the urgent need for loud, collective action. The protesters are demanding that residents unite to oppose this development, arguing that the environmental costs of deforestation far outweigh the potential benefits of the energy infrastructure.
Torrent Power is a Gujarat‑based electricity generation company that develops large infrastructure projects, and protests against tree felling are common in India where environmental groups often challenge such developments on ecological grounds.
- •Watch for any scheduled protests or blockades organized by activists in the coming days
- •Monitor statements from Torrent Power or government officials regarding the project's timeline or mitigation measures
- •Follow any legal filings or court orders that could affect the approval or execution of the hydro‑energy project