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Over 32,000 Trees to be Cut for Hydropower Project in Maharashtra
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 06:04 PM
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A proposed hydropower project in Maharashtra will require the felling of over 32,000 trees, according to a letter cited by Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. The project is estimated to cost ₹13,505 crore.
A controversial hydropower project in Maharashtra is set to proceed, despite environmental concerns. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut revealed a letter purportedly issued by a forest official, indicating approval for the diversion of 233 hectares of land for the ₹13,505-crore Saidongar-I Karjat Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project. The project's construction will necessitate the felling of over 32,000 trees, raising questions about the environmental impact. The project is expected to be completed before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Maharashtra, according to Raut.