Fight to protect Chelam Hill gets stronger in northern Andhra Pradesh

APGENCO’s proposed 3,200 MW supercritical coal-based thermal power project in the hill range is facing strong opposition from the forest-dependent Savara and Jatapu tribal communities. T. Appala Naidu explores the dynamics at one of the most fertile regions in northern Andhra Pradesh, where local tribal communities are preparing to fight against environmental disruption they fear will be caused by the project

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