India, March 8 -- Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd says followed all norms for country's largest pumped storage power generation unit

A pumped power storage facility along Sharavathi river in Karnataka finds itself embroiled in controversy following allegations that Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd (KPCL) rushed through the tender process of the ambitious Rs 8,005-crore project without obtaining approval from crucial environmental authorities.

The tendering process for Sharavathi pumped storage, initiated on February 2, 2024, lasted only 21 days. The timeline provided for contractor inquiries and clarifications was notably brief, spanning just four days. Contractors, grappling with the complexity of the project and seeking vital clarifica...