Congress Slams Tree Felling for Maharashtra Power Project
A pumped-storage hydropower project in Maharashtra's Western Ghats has raised concerns over forest rights, tribal livelihoods and ecological impact. Congress has criticised the felling of trees for the project and called it another ecological disaster.
Context
Context: Pumped-storage plants move water uphill when power is cheap and release it to make electricity at peak demand, which helps balance the grid. The Western Ghats is a mountain range known for rich biodiversity and many tribal communities.
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