Environmentalists have demanded the cancellation of the clearance given by the Union Government to implement the Athirappilly hydel project.In a joint statement here on Tuesday, they said there was strong public opinion against the hearing held at Chalakudy in June last on the directions of the High Court and the Vapcos report. The report was believed to be unscientific and incomplete.There was a steady flow of tourists from the State and outside to see the waterfall. The Government should not destroy it, they said.
Vested interests
They alleged that vested interests were behind the project. It would cause financial loss and adversely affect the biodiversity of the region.Non-traditional sources should be tapped for the generation of power, they said.
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