NHAI Defends Bhaniyawala-Rishikesh Highway Project, Says Wildlife Protection Built Into Design, Report Says
The NHAI has defended the Bhaniyawala-Rishikesh highway project, saying wildlife protection measures are built into its design, according to a Times of India report published July 10.
Current Summary
The National Highways Authority of India has defended the Bhaniyawala-Rishikesh highway project, saying wildlife protection is built into its design, according to a Times of India report published July 10. The specific criticisms or objections the NHAI was responding to, the wildlife mitigation measures included in the design, the project's cost and timeline, its current stage of construction or approval, the forest land involved, and any response from wildlife authorities or environmental groups have not been detailed in the available signal. The Bhaniyawala-Rishikesh corridor in Dehradun district passes close to the Rajaji Tiger Reserve, and road projects in the area have repeatedly drawn scrutiny over elephant corridors and forest diversion.
What We Know
- NHAI has defended the Bhaniyawala-Rishikesh highway project, per Times of India on July 10.
- The authority says wildlife protection measures are built into the project's design, per the report.
What Is Still Unclear
- What criticisms or objections NHAI was responding to.
- The specific wildlife mitigation measures included in the design.
- The project's cost, timeline and current stage.
- How much forest land is involved and whether clearances are complete.
- Responses from wildlife authorities or environmental groups.
What Changed
- 10 Jul, 05:51 pmSignal detected: NHAI Defends Bhaniyawala-Rishikesh Highway Project, Says Wildlife Protection Built Into Design, Report Says
Background
The Bhaniyawala-Rishikesh corridor in Dehradun district lies close to the Rajaji Tiger Reserve, and road and infrastructure projects in the area have repeatedly drawn scrutiny from courts and conservationists over elephant corridors and forest land diversion.