Water and Energy International
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2007
  • Volume: 64
  • Issue: 1

Environmental issues of Tehri Hydro Project–A unique case of environment consciousness

  • Author:
  • H. Wadhwa, D.L. Bhatt
  • Total Page Count: 14
  • Page Number: 421 to 434

Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Ltd.

Abstract

This paper describes how the environmental issues have been resolved in Tehri Project, that in addition to its significant future contribution in the field of energy generation, it is also upgrading the surrounding environmental conditions and will also improve quality of life and provide employment opportunities. The paper highlights:

Impact on ecology, monuments, seismicity.

Involvement of resettlement & rehabilitation.

Catchment area treatment

Flora & Fauna

Impact on human health etc.