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Arunachal Pradesh to Cut Over 100,000 Trees for Naying Hydropower Project
✍️ Moneycontrol.com
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 07:37 PM
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The state government plans to clear more than 100,000 trees for the Naying Hydro Electric Project, a new hydropower scheme in Arunachal Pradesh.
The state government announced a plan to clear over 100,000 trees as part of the Naying Hydro Electric Project, a new hydropower scheme in Arunachal Pradesh.
The project, aimed at boosting power generation in the northeastern state, will involve constructing a dam and associated infrastructure on the Naying River.
Environmental groups have expressed concerns over the deforestation and potential impacts on local biodiversity and livelihoods.
The government says the project will provide much-needed electricity to the region and is proceeding after environmental clearance.
The project, aimed at boosting power generation in the northeastern state, will involve constructing a dam and associated infrastructure on the Naying River.
Environmental groups have expressed concerns over the deforestation and potential impacts on local biodiversity and livelihoods.
The government says the project will provide much-needed electricity to the region and is proceeding after environmental clearance.