Near India-China border in Darma Valley, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand 305 Residents of more than 100 villages have resolved not to support the proposed Bokang-Beling hydroelectric project, fearing that they will meet the same fate as those in flood-hit Joshimath. It happened to the people. Villagers said large-scale infrastructure work in the seismically fragile landscape of Pithoragarh would trigger land scarcity. Therefore, they want the project to be shelved.

Darma Valley is a delicate terrain

Locals say that, “The Darma Valley is a fragile terrain that has faced many disasters in the past. The hydroelectric project, once built, will submerge the land and displace hundreds of people. In view of the Joshimath crisis, the government should reconsider this project.

To be constructed by THDC

Tell you that, “From the China border 35-14 km The proposed project in the distant Darma Valley to be constructed by THDC It was planned on the river Dhauliganga in 2023. Local residents regularly raised their voice against its construction. The project may require the construction of a tunnel which is “dangerous for the entire site”

Lest the situation become like Joshimath, fear among the villagers

Pithoragarh DM Reena Joshi told, “The tunnel in Joshimath has troubled the city. In our case we live at a higher altitude than Joshimath.” On this whole issue, Pithoragarh DM says, The villagers need not worry. THDC is only doing survey for the project. Other related matters will be decided later.”

JoshimathUttrakhandPublished Date

Wed, Feb 22, 2023, 5: 14 PM IST