Activists Rally Against Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project in Shivamogga
Activists take out jatha to oppose Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project in Shivamogga
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On April 16, 2026, activists from Parisarakkagi Naavu and Rashtrabhaktara Balaga organized a jatha in Shivamogga, Karnataka, opposing the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project. They argue that the project, intended to generate 2,000 MW of power, would threaten the biodiversity of the Western Ghats and endanger local wildlife, including the lion-tailed macaque.
- 01Activists oppose the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project in Shivamogga.
- 02The project aims to generate 2,000 MW of power via an underground pipeline.
- 03Protesters fear significant environmental damage to the Western Ghats.
- 04The area is home to endangered species, including the lion-tailed macaque.
- 05The rally concluded at the Deputy Commissioner’s office.
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On April 16, 2026, activists from the environmental forum Parisarakkagi Naavu and Rashtrabhaktara Balaga held a jatha in Shivamogga, Karnataka, to protest against the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project. The project aims to generate 2,000 MW of power by connecting two dams through an underground pipeline. Protesters expressed concerns that this initiative would severely impact the Western Ghats, a recognized biodiversity hotspot, and threaten the region's unique flora and fauna. Notably, the area is known for its population of the endangered lion-tailed macaque. The rally began at Allama Prabhu Park and concluded at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, drawing significant participation from the community on bicycles and two-wheelers.
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The opposition to the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project highlights community concerns over environmental sustainability and the protection of endangered species in the Western Ghats.
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