Itanagar, Aug. 31 -- Local environmental activist Rakhini Mipi has voiced serious concerns regarding the construction of the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project (DMP) in Arunachal Pradesh Lower Dibang Valley district.
Mipi has accused the NHPC Limited of "irresponsible work ethics" and several significant violations of environmental laws.
According to Mipi, the NHPC has allegedly violated key legislation, including the Forest Conservation Act of 1980, the Forest Rights Act of 2006, and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974.
He claimed that construction activities, particularly for tunnels and approach roads, have involved the reckless dumping of debris, or "muck," directly into the Dibang River.
After his repeated...