BJD Urges Halt on Polavaram Dam Project

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-05T21:58:19.742184+05:30

- Senior BJD leaders met with top officials in New Delhi to address concerns about the Polavaram Dam's impact on Odisha's tribal populations. - The delegation highlighted issues with increased flood discharge capacity and lack of data on potential impacts. - BJD calls for a fresh backwater study and revised resettlement plans to protect affected communities. Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/bjd-leaders-urge-cwc-to-suspend-work-on-polavaram-dam-project-till-odishas-concerns-are-addressed/article68951101.ece), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bjd-urges-central-water-commission-to-stop-polavaram-project-till-remedial-measures-are-taken-101733405718938.html)

Senior BJD leaders met with top officials in New Delhi to address concerns about the Polavaram Dam's impact on Odisha's tribal populations.
The delegation highlighted issues with increased flood discharge capacity and lack of data on potential impacts.
BJD calls for a fresh backwater study and revised resettlement plans to protect affected communities.

Source: The Hindu, Hindustan Times