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Madhya Pradesh Panel Approves Power Project in Tiger Corridor Amid Red Flags
✍️ Indian Express
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 07:39 AM
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A state panel has granted approval for a power project located within a tiger corridor in Madhya Pradesh, despite raising environmental concerns.
A panel of experts in Madhya Pradesh has approved a power project slated to be built within a tiger corridor, a move that has drawn criticism from environmental groups.
The decision follows a review that highlighted several red flags, including potential habitat disruption for wildlife and the risk of increased human activity in a protected area.
Despite these concerns, the panel cited the project’s projected energy benefits and the need to meet growing power demand as key factors in its approval.
The approval is expected to move the project forward to the next stages of environmental clearance and construction planning.
The decision follows a review that highlighted several red flags, including potential habitat disruption for wildlife and the risk of increased human activity in a protected area.
Despite these concerns, the panel cited the project’s projected energy benefits and the need to meet growing power demand as key factors in its approval.
The approval is expected to move the project forward to the next stages of environmental clearance and construction planning.