Timeline
Every clearance, felling order, hearing and protest I could document, newest first. Each event links to its documents.
2026
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Scheduled: PM to lay foundation stone for Karjat Pumped storage project (PSP) Two reservoirs at different heights: water is pumped up when power is cheap and released through turbines when power is needed. More in glossary →
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Karjat to lay the foundation stone of Torrent's 3,000 MWReported“…ct A forest order dated October 14, 2026, reportedly permits felling 32,490 trees in Karjat forests for Torrent Power’s proposed 3,000 MW Saidongar-I project. Commenting on the opposition criticism, state minister Meghna Bordikar said that the project was approved…”FPJ, 25 Oct 2026 Saidongar-1 project. Activists plan statewide plate-banging protests on the day.
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Tree felling at Saidongar halted after protests
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The Forest Department reported that felling for the Karjat project has stopped amid opposition from villagers, environmentalists and parties. How many trees were already cut has not been disclosed.
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Actor Sayaji Shinde, activists call for statewide protest over Karjat felling
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At a press conference in Mumbai, activists alleged felling of 200–250 trees a day since Dussehra and a far higher real count than the 48,000Alleged“…down. Using modern machinery, trees are being cut in two to five minutes," More alleged, adding that on paper it is claimed that 48,000 trees will be cut for the project, but the company is actually chopping around 2.5 lakh trees. More claimed that the villages ar…”ThePrint: Greens see red in Torrent Power unit in Karjat · 26 October 2026 on paper. They said a Gram sabha The assembly of all adult voters of a village; under FRA and PESA its consent is needed for some decisions on land and forests. More in glossary → had resolved against the project and the Public hearing A meeting near the project site, run by the state pollution control board, where affected people can object on record. More in glossary → was held outside the affected area.
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Opposition leaders visit Sai Dongar; CM calls criticism a 'fake narrative'
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Aaditya Thackeray called the felling illegal and a 'massacre of nature'. CM Devendra Fadnavis said the project completed all approvals and local concerns would be considered.
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Political opposition to felling of 32,490 trees at Karjat
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Rohit Pawar called it 'an end of an entire ecosystem', citing destroyed nests and chicks. NatConnect asked MoEFCC to review the 233 haReported“…te Change to review the project’s environmental implications. The organisation has raised concerns over the proposed diversion of 233 hectares of forest land, warning of potential impacts on the Saidongar area’s natural resources, wildlife and local communities.…”FPJ · 25 October 2026 diversion. MoS Power said all central conditions were met.Reported“…Pawar Oppose Cutting Of 32,490 Trees For Karjat Power Project A forest order dated October 14, 2026, reportedly permits felling 32,490 trees in Karjat forests for Torrent Power’s proposed 3,000 MW Saidongar-I project. Commenting on the opposition criticism, state…”FPJ · 25 October 2026
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Snowy 2.0 cost reassessed at up to A$25 bn (12× original)
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Snowy Hydro set a target cost of A$2Reported“Snowy Hydro 2.0 cost could blows out to $25 billion — more than 12 times original cost of $2 billion | The Nightly”The Nightly2.2 bn plus A$3 bn contingency for the Australian pumped hydro project first priced at A$2 bn in 2017.Reported“Snowy Hydro 2.0 cost could blows out to $25 billion — more than 12 times original cost of $2 billion | The Nightly”The NightlyReported“Snowy Hydro 2.0 cost could blows out to $25 billion — more than 12 times original cost of $2 billion | The Nightly”The NightlyReported“…The Federal Government-owned Snowy Hydro has confirmed an updated target cost to complete the project would conservatively cost $22.2b “with an allowance for a cost scenario of $25 billion”, following a cost reassessment from principal contractor Future Generatio…”The Nightly
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Forest order permits felling of 32,490 trees for Karjat PSP
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A Forest Department permission dated 14 Oct allows felling of 32,490 treesReported“…Pawar Oppose Cutting Of 32,490 Trees For Karjat Power Project A forest order dated October 14, 2026, reportedly permits felling 32,490 trees in Karjat forests for Torrent Power’s proposed 3,000 MW Saidongar-I project. Commenting on the opposition criticism, state…”FPJ (citing TOI) on 233 haReported“…te Change to review the project’s environmental implications. The organisation has raised concerns over the proposed diversion of 233 hectares of forest land, warning of potential impacts on the Saidongar area’s natural resources, wildlife and local communities.…”FPJ (citing TOI) of forest at Saidongar. Times of India (via FPJ) says the Karjat DFO signed it; Mid-Day (via Urban Acres) describes a letter from the Range Forest Officer, Karjat East, directing immediate felling. The order itself is not public. Torrent's own Environmental impact assessment (EIA) The study a developer must commission on a project's effects on land, water, wildlife and people before it can get an EC. More in glossary → had estimated about 48,000 treesReported“clearing of 48,000 nos. of trees. (Trees proposed for plantation on Muck disposal area also”Saidongar-1 draft EIA executive summary (MPCB): cutting of about 48,000 trees, page21 · August 2025. Felling began around Dussehra.
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MoEFCC final approval for 233 ha Forest clearance (Stage-I / Stage-II) Central permission to use forest land for a project. Stage-I is in-principle approval with conditions; Stage-II is final approval. More in glossary → at Karjat (reported)
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An official cited by Urban Acres says the Union environment ministry gave final (Stage-II) approval to divert 233 haReported“…rding to an official cited in the report, the Union Environment Ministry granted final approval on October 6 for the diversion of 233 hectares of forest land and the felling of 48,000 trees. The approval and the conditions attached to it have become central to th…”Urban Acres · 25 October 2026 and fell 48,000 treesReported“…ning the diversion of 233 hectares of forest land, and the concerns raised by residents and environmental groups over the loss of 48,000 trees. The authorities’ next actions on project implementation and the proposed protest will determine the immediate course of th…”Urban Acres · 25 October 2026. Torrent's compliance report of 8 Jun 2026 says its Stage-II compliance had been uploaded on Parivesh The environment ministry's online portal for clearance applications, agendas and minutes. More in glossary → . The approval text is not yet public.
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New project: Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) The central committee of experts that recommends ToR and EC for river valley and hydro projects, including PSPs. More in glossary → recommends Terms of Reference (ToR) The list of studies an EIA must cover, set by the expert committee. Getting a ToR is the first clearance step, not a permission to build. More in glossary → for NHPC's 1,800 MW Kalu PSP
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377.593 haDocumented“377.593 Ha located in the Pune and Thane Districts of Maharashtra by M/s NHPC Ltd.”EAC 63rd meeting minutes, 25 Sep 2026 (item 63.2), page218 · 25 September 2026 in Pune and Thane, of which 137.631 haDocumented“i. The application for obtaining Stage I FC for 137.631 ha. of forest land involved in the”EAC 63rd meeting minutes, 25 Sep 2026 (item 63.2), page218 · 25 September 2026 is forest, in the Kalu river catchment near THDC's Malshej Ghat project.Documented“Kalu Pump Storage Project (1800 MW), involving an area of 377.593 ha in Pune and Thane Districts of”EAC 63rd meeting minutes, 25 Sep 2026 (item 63.2), page47 · 25 September 2026
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EAC recommends ToR for JSW's 5,400 MW Bhor–Mahad PSP
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The largest PSP proposed in Maharashtra: 645.62 haDocumented“Project, involving a total area of 645.62 ha, located in Taluka Bhor and Mahad, Districts Pune and Raigad,”EAC 63rd meeting minutes, 25 Sep 2026 (item 63.3), page98 · 25 September 2026 in Bhor (Pune) and Mahad (Raigad), of which 241.22 haDocumented“Clearance (FC) for the 241.22 ha of forest land involved in the project within the”EAC 63rd meeting minutes, 25 Sep 2026 (item 63.3), page233 · 25 September 2026 is forest.Documented“(i) Project Name : 5400 MW Pumped Storage Project at Taluka: Bhor & Mahad, Dis”EAC 63rd meeting minutes, 25 Sep 2026 (item 63.3), page2 · 25 September 2026
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EAC recommends ToR for Torrent's PEN and the Tilari PSP
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59th meeting. PEN: 1,400 MWReported“The projects include the 240 MW Tilari Pumped Storage Project and 1,400 MW PEN Pumped Storage Project in Maharashtra, and the 1,000 MW Kalu Patti Closed Loop Pumped Storage Project in Uttar Pradesh.”Power Peak Digest: EAC recommends ToR for Tilari, PEN and Kalu Patti · 18 August 2026, 206Reported“…,956.61 million units annually, with cycle efficiency of approximately 78.72%. It will require 294.00 hectares of land, including 206.00 hectares of forest land, and is estimated to cost Rs 7,451.93 crore. Water for initial filling and annual replenishment will be…”Power Peak Digest: EAC recommends ToR for Tilari, PEN and Kalu Patti · 18 August 2026 of 294 haReported“…each and is estimated to generate 2,956.61 million units annually, with cycle efficiency of approximately 78.72%. It will require 294.00 hectares of land, including 206.00 hectares of forest land, and is estimated to cost Rs 7,451.93 crore. Water for initial filli…”Power Peak Digest: EAC recommends ToR for Tilari, PEN and Kalu Patti · 18 August 2026 is forest. Tilari: 240 MWReported“The projects include the 240 MW Tilari Pumped Storage Project and 1,400 MW PEN Pumped Storage Project in Maharashtra, and the 1,000 MW Kalu Patti Closed Loop Pumped Storage Project in Uttar Pradesh.”Power Peak Digest: EAC recommends ToR for Tilari, PEN and Kalu Patti · 18 August 2026, 30.241Reported“The estimated project cost is Rs 1,386.7 crore, including Rs 8 crore for environmental management measures. The project requires 45.741 hectares of land, including 30.241 hectares of forest land and 15.5 hectares of non-forest government land.”Power Peak Digest: EAC recommends ToR for Tilari, PEN and Kalu Patti · 18 August 2026 of 45.741 haReported“The estimated project cost is Rs 1,386.7 crore, including Rs 8 crore for environmental management measures. The project requires 45.741 hectares of land, including 30.241 hectares of forest land and 15.5 hectares of non-forest government land.”Power Peak Digest: EAC recommends ToR for Tilari, PEN and Kalu Patti · 18 August 2026 is forest. Both must apply for Stage-I FC. Meeting date from the agenda; the decision is as reported on 18 Aug 2026.
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Tata Power wins SECI award for 324 MW of Bhivpuri storage
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Tata Power received a SECI letter of award for 324 MW / 2,592 MW, MWh and GWh MW is how fast power flows; MWh (or GWh = 1,000 MWh) is how much energy is stored or delivered. More in glossary → (8-hour) from its 1,000 MW Bhivpuri project, under SECI's PSP-I tender for 1.5 GW across India. 40-year build-own-operate contract; tariff not disclosed.
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EAC recommends Environmental clearance (EC) The environment ministry's permission for a project, given after the EIA and public hearing, with conditions attached. More in glossary → for Adani's Nivakane PSP, 150 m from Wildlife sanctuary (WLS) and tiger reserve Protected areas under the Wild Life (Protection) Act. A tiger reserve has an inviolate core and a surrounding buffer. More in glossary → buffer
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The 2,700 MWReported“…of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recommended Environmental Clearance (EC) for Adani Green Energy Limited's 2,700 MW Nivakane (Integrated) Pumped Storage Project in Satara district, Maharashtra. The Rs 14,952 crore project, proposed near Mar…”Power Peak Digest · 5 August 2026 Nivakane (Integrated) PSP in Patan, Satara, on 361.82 haReported“…r conductor system will include five steel-lined pressure shafts bifurcating into 10 unit pressure tunnels. The scheme requires 361.82 hectares of non-forest private land. Water for initial filling will be sourced from the Sakhari-Chiteghar Dam, comprising 29.57 M…”Power Peak Digest · 5 August 2026 reported as non-forest private land, was recommended for EC on condition that the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) The body chaired by the Prime Minister whose Standing Committee must approve projects in or near protected areas. More in glossary → Standing Committee clears it before construction. The site is about 150 mReported“…:46 pm IST Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Follow Us : Text Size: A- A+ --> New Delhi, Jul 29 (PTI) Located about 150 metres from the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve's buffer zone, a pumped storage project (PSP) by Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) in Maha…”ThePrint (PTI) · 29 July 2026 from the Western Ghats / Sahyadri The 1,600 km mountain chain along India's west coast: older than the Himalaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a global biodiversity hotspot. More in glossary → Tiger Reserve buffer.
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EAC recommends ToR for Humbarli Birmani after Eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) A notified buffer around a sanctuary or national park where some activities are banned or regulated. More in glossary → No-objection certificate (NoC) A letter from another authority saying it does not object, often required before a committee will consider a project. More in glossary →
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With the ESZ committee's NoC in hand, the EAC recommended ToR for THDC's project. Its Stage-I FC condition cites 55.64 haDocumented“obtaining Stage I FC for 55.64 ha of forest land involved in the project shall be”EAC 58th meeting minutes, 15 Jul 2026 (item 58.5), page312 · 15 July 2026 of forest, Savitri's figure, not Humbarli's 49.50 haDocumented“related works for project is 334.82 ha out of which Forest area is 49.50 ha and non-forest”EAC 58th meeting minutes, 15 Jul 2026 (item 58.5), page309 · 15 July 2026.
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EAC accepts dry-season EAC site visit An inspection by EAC members. Since Sep 2024 the EAC wants one for every Western Ghats PSP before EC. More in glossary → to Amba and Malshej Ghat
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A sub-committee visited THDC's Malshej Ghat and NTPC's Amba sites on 18–22 Jun 2026, before the monsoon. It reported sparse vegetation and said Amba's reservoirs 'will enhance moisture content'; both reports note a seasonal biodiversity survey is still needed.
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Mahabaleshwar–Panchgani ESZ committee clears Humbarli Birmani
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The ESZ Monitoring Committee granted THDC a no-objection certificate for a 1,500 MWDocumented“construction of the project Humbarli Birmani Off Stream(1500MW) in Village: Hatlot, Taluka:”EAC 58th meeting minutes, 15 Jul 2026 (item 58.5), page311 · 15 July 2026 project whose upper dam lies inside the eco-sensitive zone. The EAC had deferred the ToR in April for want of it.
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Western Ghats ESA draft lapses and is reissued (seventh draft)
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The sixth draft (17,340 kmDocumented“…ication, the latest notification proposes a total ESA of 56,825.7 sq km, spread across the six states: 20,668 sq km in Karnataka, 17,340 sq km in Maharashtra, 9,993.7 sq km in Kerala, 6,914 sq km in Tamil Nadu, 1,461 sq km in Goa and 449 sq km in Gujarat. Per the no…”The Wire² in Maharashtra) lapsed on 27 July 2026 and was reissued with the same area. The final notification remains pending.
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EAC recommends ToR for Pimpalpada Savale: 99.36 ha forest
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Chambery Power's 2,100 MWDocumented“Pimpalpada Savale Close Loop Pumped Storage Project (2100 MW) in an area of 249.23”EAC 57th meeting minutes, 29 Jun 2026 (item 57.6), page499 · 29 June 2026 Closed loop A PSP whose two reservoirs are built away from rivers; water is filled once and then recirculated. More in glossary → in Karjat and Mawal needs 249.23 haDocumented“Storage Project (2100 MW) in an area of 249.23 ha, located in Karjat and Mawal Sub-”EAC 57th meeting minutes, 29 Jun 2026 (item 57.6), page209 · 29 June 2026, of which 99.36 haDocumented“be around 249.23 ha, involving 99.36 ha of forest land and 149.87 ha of non-forest land.”EAC 57th meeting minutes, 29 Jun 2026 (item 57.6), page500 · 29 June 2026 is forest. An alternative layout that cut into Bhimashankar WLS was dropped.
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Ghosla PSP forest land rises from 29.5 to 65.35 ha
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After inspections by the DFO and Conservator of Forests, MEIL's Ghosla project needs 65.35 haDocumented“317.68 ha is non-forest land and 65.35 ha is forest land. Diversion of forest land for”EAC 57th meeting minutes, 29 Jun 2026 (item 57.7), page516 · 29 June 2026 of forest instead of 29.5Documented“ha is non-forest land and 317.68 ha is non-forest to: 29.5 ha is forest land. land and 65.35 ha is”EAC 57th meeting minutes, 29 Jun 2026 (item 57.7), page526 · 29 June 2026Documented“ha is non-forest land and 317.68 ha is non-forest to: 29.5 ha is forest land. land and 65.35 ha is”EAC 57th meeting minutes, 29 Jun 2026 (item 57.7), page526 · 29 June 2026 ha. The EAC recommended the ToR amendment.
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Environmental clearance granted to Tata's Shirawta PSP
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MoEFCC granted EC for the 1,800 MWDocumented“c) CEA/CWC accorded concurrence to Shirawta PSP (1800 MW) vide Office”Shirawta EC letter, 15 Jun 2026, page15 · 15 June 2026 project on 197.797 haDocumented“197.797 ha at Village Khandshi, Rakaswadi, Thoran etc, Sub-district Mawal, District Pune,”Shirawta EC letter, 15 Jun 2026, page1 · 15 June 2026, 160.783 haDocumented“various project components, out of which 160.783 ha is forest land and 37.014 ha is non-”Shirawta EC letter, 15 Jun 2026, page14 · 15 June 2026 of it forest. The EC requires Stage-I forest clearance 'before grant of EC', but its annexure lists the forest proposal as pending and FRA as under progress; whether Stage-I came first is not stated.
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Forest committee recommends Stage-I for Shirawta: 64,729 trees in Canopy density / very dense forest How much of the ground the tree crowns cover. 70% or more is 'very dense forest' in India's forest survey. More in glossary →
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The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) The central committee that recommends whether forest land may be diverted for a project. More in glossary → recommended in-principle diversion of 160.7Documented“0.7 (Very Dense Forest) of Eco Class I and 64729 number of trees are”FAC (Advisory Committee) minutes, 8 May 2026, MoM ID FC/MOM/AC/969417/2026, page92 · 8 May 202683 haDocumented“for diversion of 160.783 ha. forest land for construction of Shirawta Off Stream”FAC (Advisory Committee) minutes, 8 May 2026, MoM ID FC/MOM/AC/969417/2026, page92 · 8 May 2026 for Tata's Shirawta PSP. The minutes describe the forest as Very Dense Forest (canopy 0.7, Eco Class I) with 64,729 treesDocumented“0.7 (Very Dense Forest) of Eco Class I and 64729 number of trees are”FAC (Advisory Committee) minutes, 8 May 2026, MoM ID FC/MOM/AC/969417/2026, page92 · 8 May 2026 to be felled. The FAC had deferred it on 24 Mar 2026 pending the ESA division's view, which said PSPs are a regulated activity in the draft Western Ghats ESA.
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Karjat Compensatory afforestation (CA) and CAMPA Planting on other land to 'replace' forest that is cut. The developer pays; the money goes to a state CAMPA fund. More in glossary → moved into Sahyadri Tiger Reserve buffer
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Landowners at Nive (Ratnagiri) withdrew consent after 66Documented“undertaken to acquire the said land, and 66.3227 Ha (~27%) was”FAC (Advisory Committee) minutes, 8 May 2026, MoM ID FC/MOM/AC/969417/2026, page98 · 8 May 2026 of 243 haDocumented“Khed, District Ratnagiri, admeasuring 243.37 Ha, for which the”FAC (Advisory Committee) minutes, 8 May 2026, MoM ID FC/MOM/AC/969417/2026, page98 · 8 May 2026 were bought, so the FAC accepted 252.76 haDocumented“the Committee `recommended' to accept the newly identified CA land over 252.7597 ha of non-forest”FAC (Advisory Committee) minutes, 8 May 2026, MoM ID FC/MOM/AC/969417/2026, page19 · 8 May 2026 at Kemase and Dhankal (Patan, Satara) instead. The new land already has canopy density 0.6–0.7 and adjoins reserve forest, so it will get crop improvement rather than new planting.
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EAC recommends fresh ToR for Greenko's Nayagaon PSP
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54th meeting. 2,000 MWDocumented“for seeking a fresh TOR for the Nayagaon Pumped Storage Project (2000 MW) has been”EAC 54th meeting minutes, 8 May 2026 (item 54.3), page73 · 8 May 2026 / 12,740 MWhDocumented“2000 MW and with a storage capacity of 12740 MWH. This Project is comprising of 5”EAC 54th meeting minutes, 8 May 2026 (item 54.3), page174 · 8 May 2026 closed loop in Soegaon on 530.4 haDocumented“(2000 MW) in an area of 530.4 Ha located at Sub- District Soegaon, Sillod, Kannad and”EAC 54th meeting minutes, 8 May 2026 (item 54.3), page194 · 8 May 2026, of which 297.38 haDocumented“– Forest Clearance - Online application seeking for est diversion for around 297.38 Ha submitted in”EAC 54th meeting minutes, 8 May 2026 (item 54.3), page72 · 8 May 2026 (56%DocumentedDerived on this site“Page 56 of 223”297.38 ha forest ÷ 530.4 ha total = 56%.EAC 54th meeting minutes, 8 May 2026 (item 54.3), page56 · 8 May 2026) is forest, 11.5 kmDocumented“to the boundary of the wildlife sanctuary is about 11.50 km.”EAC 54th meeting minutes, 8 May 2026 (item 54.3), page74 · 8 May 2026 from Gautala Autramghat sanctuary. An earlier ToR (Apr 2020) had lapsed. The EAC asked Greenko to explore reducing the forest land.
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Bhorande PSP EIA released; experts call it 'vague'
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The EIA used fish data from a different, dammed river and ignores known endemics on the Adoshi Lateritic plateau (sada) Flat, rocky hill tops that look barren in summer but burst into rare, mostly endemic flowers in the monsoon. More in glossary → , according to botanist Dr Sanjaykumar Rahangdale.
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EAC recommends ToR for Amba and Aruna PSPs
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53rd meeting (29–30 Apr). Amba (1,500 MWReported“The proposals include pumped storage projects by NTPC Limited, Greenko BR01 IREP Private Limited, and THDC India Limited, along with the Niare Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh. 1,500 MW Amba Pumped Storage Project, Maharashtra”Power Peak Digest: EAC 53rd meeting, ToR for Amba and Aruna · 8 May 2026, 272.21 haReported“…Storage Project in Pune and Raigad districts of Maharashtra. The project will comprise six units of 250 MW each and will require 272.21 hectares of land. The scheme includes an upper reservoir linked to the Pawana River basin and a lower reservoir connected to the…”Power Peak Digest: EAC 53rd meeting, ToR for Amba and Aruna · 8 May 2026) lies wholly in the proposed Ghats ESA; Aruna's upper reservoir is reported to be inside the Gaganbawada Conservation Reserve.
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NTPC Memorandum of understanding (MoU) A non-binding agreement between the state and a developer to study and build a project at a site, with a water allocation. More in glossary → addendum raises Amba to 1,500 MW and Kumbhe to 1,100 MW
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Signed in the CM's presence; the EAC had asked NTPC to revise the Amba MoU at the same week's ToR meeting.Reported“Following detailed technical studies, feasibility assessments, and topographical evaluations, the project parameters have now been revised: Amba PSP: Increased from 800 MW to 1,500 MW”Indian Masterminds: NTPC and Maharashtra sign MoU addendum for Amba and Kumbhe · 29 April 2026Reported“Amba PSP: Increased from 800 MW to 1,500 MW Kumbhe PSP: Increased from 1,000 MW to 1,100 MW”Indian Masterminds: NTPC and Maharashtra sign MoU addendum for Amba and Kumbhe · 29 April 2026
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EAC defers Humbarli Birmani PSP: upper dam inside Mahabaleshwar–Panchgani ESZ
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52nd meeting. THDC's 1,500 MWDocumented“amendment of the MoU for Humbarli Birmani PSP from 1000 MW to 1500 MW is currently”EAC 52nd meeting minutes, 13 Apr 2026 (item 52.2), page10 · 13 April 2026 project (334.82 haDocumented“ix. Land requirement: Total land requirement of the project is 334.82 ha (Forest: 49.50”EAC 52nd meeting minutes, 13 Apr 2026 (item 52.2), page43 · 13 April 2026, 49.50 haDocumented“ix. Land requirement: Total land requirement of the project is 334.82 ha (Forest: 49.50”EAC 52nd meeting minutes, 13 Apr 2026 (item 52.2), page43 · 13 April 2026 forest) puts its upper dam inside an eco-sensitive zone that allows only non-polluting industry. The EAC said it was not a fit case for ToR until THDC gets the ESZ monitoring committee's NOC.
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EAC defers Ghatghar Stage II: inside Kalsubai-Harishchandragad sanctuary
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52nd meeting. Mahagenco's 125 MWDocumented“dated 10.06.1985 to the existing project Ghatghar 2x125MW PSP. The committee”EAC 52nd meeting minutes, 13 Apr 2026 (item 52.1), page4 · 13 April 2026 expansion needs 7.04 haDocumented“around 9.78 hectares, out of which 7.04 hectares are anticipated to be forest land, while”EAC 52nd meeting minutes, 13 Apr 2026 (item 52.1), page40 · 13 April 2026 of reserved forest. The EAC noted the sanctuary's ESZ notification prohibits new major hydro projects and asked for proof that the project is permissible.
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Karjat villagers protest at tehsil office, demand cancellation
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Residents of Dhak and Potal protested at the Karjat tehsildar office, saying the project will harm livelihoods and natural resources.
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EAC recommends ToR for THDC's Aruna Kolamb PSP
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51st meeting. 1,200 MWReported“…ved the public hearing requirement. Aruna Kolamb PSP, Maharashtra – 1,200 MW In Maharashtra, ToR has been recommended for the 1,200 MW Aruna Kolamb Open Loop Pumped Storage Project by THDC India Limited. The project spans Kolhapur and Ratnagiri districts and wi…”Power Peak Digest: EAC backs ToR for 3,810 MW (51st meeting) · 16 April 2026 on 383.09 haReported“Item No. 383.09 Ha at Village Gothane, Kolamb, Kolik and Varchiwadi (N.V.), Sub-”EAC 51st meeting agenda, 27 Mar 2026 (item 51.6), page7 · 19 March 2026 in Panhala and Rajapur, of which 128.86 haReported“…nnual output of 2,556.37 million units. It is estimated to cost Rs 7,394.46 crore and requires 383.09 hectares of land, including 128.86 hectares of forest land. The project area falls within the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area. The EAC has called for a si…”Power Peak Digest: EAC backs ToR for 3,810 MW (51st meeting) · 16 April 2026 is reported to be forest; in the Western Ghats ESA. Site visit required before EC.
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Final forest diversion order for Bhivpuri: 20.14 ha
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The final diversion order for Tata Power's Bhivpuri project covers 20.14 haDocumented“hence EC-stage 20.15 ha forest / 97.26 ha private is revised to 20.14 ha / 97.27 ha.”EAC 63rd meeting minutes, 25 Sep 2026 (item 63.6), page300 · 25 September 2026 of forest (0.01 haDocumented“1 Old reflects the corrected land classification; 0.01 ha earlier shown as forest is Tata Power non-forest land,”EAC 63rd meeting minutes, 25 Sep 2026 (item 63.6), page300 · 25 September 2026 of the original 20.15 haDocumented“hence EC-stage 20.15 ha forest / 97.26 ha private is revised to 20.14 ha / 97.27 ha.”EAC 63rd meeting minutes, 25 Sep 2026 (item 63.6), page300 · 25 September 2026 turned out to be company land), as recorded in the Sep 2026 EAC minutes.
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Maval PSP draft EIA: 35.6 ha of forest and about 9,554 trees
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Torrent's draft EIA for the 1,200 MWDocumented“Notification and amendments thereof, the proposed Saidongar 2 - Maval PSP (1200 MW)”Saidongar-2 draft EIA executive summary (MPCB), page1 · March 2026 Saidongar-2 (Maval) project, filed for public hearing, puts forest land at 35.60 haDocumented“acquisition of 141.44 ha in which 35.60 ha is forest area and remaining 105.84 ha is”Saidongar-2 draft EIA executive summary (MPCB), page10 · March 2026 of 141.44 haDocumented“acquisition of 141.44 ha in which 35.60 ha is forest area and remaining 105.84 ha is”Saidongar-2 draft EIA executive summary (MPCB), page10 · March 2026 and says about 9,554 treesDocumented“to the reservoir. This project will require 35.60 ha Forest land and cutting of about 9,554”Saidongar-2 draft EIA executive summary (MPCB), page12 · March 2026 will be cut. It shares its lower reservoir with the Karjat project.Documented“acquisition of 141.44 ha in which 35.60 ha is forest area and remaining 105.84 ha is”Saidongar-2 draft EIA executive summary (MPCB), page10 · March 2026
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NHPC's Savitri PSP gets ToR after ESZ deferral
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Deferred in Dec 2025 for want of a Mahabaleshwar–Panchgani ESZ NOC, the 2,400 MWReported“NHPC’s 2,400 MW Savitri pumped storage project gets ToR clearance | Power Peak Digest”Power Peak Digest · 11 March 2026 project got ToR at the EAC's 48th meeting. It needs 55.64 haReported“The project involves diversion of 55.64 hectares of forest land. The EAC has stated that full ESZ clearance is required before the project can apply for Environmental Clearance.”Power Peak Digest · 11 March 2026 of forest; its upper dam sits inside the ESZ and parts of the powerhouse and roads in the Raigad Conservation Reserve.
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CM orders time-bound rollout of 55 PSP MoUs (78,215 MW)
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Maharashtra's tally reached 55Official claim“Maharashtra Pumped Storage Power Projects: 55 MoUs Fast-Tracked”Electrical Mirror MoUs, 78,215 MWOfficial claim“…eting, Maharashtra has signed 55 MoUs with various companies to develop pumped storage projects with a total proposed capacity of 78,215 MW. The projects are expected to attract an investment of around ₹4,16,701 crore and generate nearly 1,27,990 employment opportun…”Electrical Mirror and ₹4.17 lakh crore; six projects (10,300 MWOfficial claim“…16,701 crore and generate nearly 1,27,990 employment opportunities. Fadnavis noted that six projects with a combined capacity of 10,300 MW have already received approval for their Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) from the Central Electricity Authority, and work on t…”Electrical Mirror) had CEA concurrence Technical-economic approval of a hydro DPR by the Central Electricity Authority, needed above a cost threshold. More in glossary → Detailed project report (DPR) The engineering and cost report for a project; a pre-feasibility report (PFR) is the early version. More in glossary → concurrence.
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FAC defers Bhavali a second time
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The FAC again deferred the diversion of 243.74 haDocumented“Diversion of 243.74 ha. (Shahapur Division 181.45 ha and West Nasik Division 62.29 H”FAC minutes, 27 Feb 2026 (MoM FC/MOM/AC/749302/2026), page22 · 27 February 2026 of forest (181.45 haDocumented“Diversion of 243.74 ha. (Shahapur Division 181.45 ha and West Nasik Division 62.29 H”FAC minutes, 27 Feb 2026 (MoM FC/MOM/AC/749302/2026), page22 · 27 February 2026 Shahapur, 62.29 haDocumented“Diversion of 243.74 ha. (Shahapur Division 181.45 ha and West Nasik Division 62.29 H”FAC minutes, 27 Feb 2026 (MoM FC/MOM/AC/749302/2026), page22 · 27 February 2026 West Nashik) for JSW's Bhavali PSP, 'for seeking additional information'.
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Environmental clearance granted to Karjat (Saidongar-1) PSP
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The EC covers 377 haDocumented“377 Ha at Village Potal, Saidongar, Ambot, etc, Sub District Karjat, District Raigarh,”Karjat EC, page1 including 233 haDocumented“consists of land acquisition of 377 ha in which 233 ha is forest area and remaining 144 ha is”Karjat EC, page15 of forest; it lists 14Documented“Mammals (14): Indian Jackal, Indian Fox, Indian Wolf, Jungle Cat, Leopard, Indian Porcupine,”Karjat EC, page25 Schedule-I species Animals given the highest legal protection under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, such as leopard, sloth bear and pangolin. More in glossary → mammals in the study area and declares Rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) What a project must provide to people who lose homes, land or livelihoods. More in glossary → not applicable.
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CEA roadmap proposes relaxing green norms for PSPs
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The Roadmap to 100 GWDocumented“CEA Proposes Easing Green Norms For Pumped Storage Projects As India Targets 100 GW Capacity”Swarajya · 31 January 2026 proposes allowing PSPs in un-notified eco-sensitive zones and within 10 kmDocumented“In a policy roadmap released on Tuesday, the authority recommended permitting pumped-storage projects inside eco-sensitive zones and within a 10-Km aerial distance of protected areas where such zones have not yet been formally notified.”Swarajya · 31 January 2026 of protected areas, a ' Red category Pollution boards' highest-pollution class of industries; hydel projects over 50 MW are red, which restricts them in some ESZs. More in glossary → ' for off-stream PSPs, compensatory afforestation on degraded forest land, and relaxing Western Ghats conditions.
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Stage-I forest clearance for 233 ha at Karjat
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MoEFCC issued in-principle (Stage-I) approval to divert 233 haDocumented“consists of land acquisition of 377 ha in which 233 ha is forest area and remaining 144 ha is”Karjat EC (annexure: status of Stage-I FC, FRA), page15 · 12 January 2026 of forest for Saidongar-1, twelve days before the EC. The state had recommended the diversion on 19 Sep 2025. At EC time, gram sabha approval under FRA for Dhak village was still pending with the SDM.
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EAC recommends EC for JSW's Pane PSP
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66.91 haDocumented“…d pump water back to the upper reservoir using 1,685 MW over 7.03 hours. The total land requirement is 293.50 hectares, including 66.91 hectares of forest land for which forest clearance has been sought. The estimated project cost is Rs. 9,446.15 crore, with Rs. 39…”Power Peak Digest of forest. SANDRP's letter to the EAC says its upper dam is 'barely 3 kmDocumented“· Upper Adani Dam is barely 3 kms from the proposed Upper Dam of 1500 MW Pane Pumped Storage by JSW.”SANDRP: letter to the EAC on the Adani dams · 29 November 2024s' from Adani's Warasgaon upper dam; there is no cumulative assessment.
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JSW Neo signs ₹19,950 cr MoU for 5,200 MW 'Western Ghats PSP'
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The CM called it the largest PSP in the country. MAHAGENCO also signed for 400 MWReported“…epartment to develop the 5,200 MW Western Ghats pumped storage hydropower project. Maharashtra has signed two additional MoUs for 400 MW and 200 MW PSPs with MAHAGENCO Renewable Energy and New Asian Infrastructure Development. December 12, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey…”Energetica India Koyna Stage-VI.Reported“JSW Neo Energy Signs INR 19,950 Cr MoU with Maha Govt for 5,200 MW Western Ghats PSP - Asia Pacific | Energetica India Magazine”Energetica India
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EAC defers Savitri ToR over the Mahabaleshwar–Panchgani ESZ
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The EAC asked NHPC to get a NoC under the Mahabaleshwar–Panchgani eco-sensitive zone notification (2001) before ToR. ToR followed in Mar 2026.
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Forest Advisory Committee defers Bhavali PSP (243.74 ha forest)
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The project in a Scheduled Area of Igatpuri–Shahapur needs 243.74 haDocumented“10 Bhavali PSP (1500 MW) JSW Energy PSP Two Limited Thane & Nasik/ Maharashtra Bham/ Darna/ Godavari 02 Dec. 2025 Non-forestry use of 243.74 ha. (Shahapur Division 181.45 ha and West Nasik Division 62.29 Ha) of forest land Deferred: More Information Sought”SANDRP: 2025 decisions of forest, the highest per GWh among projects with data.
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FAC recommends Karjat forest diversion: 48,557 trees
Tree counts for this project differ between documents. Compare the sources
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The FAC recommended Stage-I for 233 haDocumented“diversion of 233 ha. forest land (197.0272 Ha Reserved Forest, 26.066 Ha Private”FAC minutes, 2 Dec 2025 (MoM FC/MOM/AC/473103/2025), page176 · 2 December 2025 of forest and 48,557 treesDocumented“Also, the proposal involves felling of 48557 number of trees.”FAC minutes, 2 Dec 2025 (MoM FC/MOM/AC/473103/2025), page177 · 2 December 2025. It noted that 197.77 haDocumented“i.e. 197.7653 ha out of 233 ha, falls within the boundary of the proposed”FAC minutes, 2 Dec 2025 (MoM FC/MOM/AC/473103/2025), page179 · 2 December 2025 lies inside the proposed Rajmachi Conservation Reserve and the draft Western Ghats ESA, and cleared it anyway because the reserve is not yet notified.
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THDC Malshej Ghat PSP gets ToR for impact studies
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3 kmReported“The project uses a closed-loop system and is located 3 km from the Kalsubai Harishchandragad wildlife sanctuary .”SuperKalam: pumped hydro project near Malshej Ghat gets approval for impact studies from Kalsubai-Harishchandragad WLS; villages are in the draft ESA. A sub-committee site visit is required before EC.
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GSC signs the 51st PSP MoU (1,500 MW, Dhule–Nandurbar)
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Panchmauli–Devalipada, ₹8,000 cr; reported water need 19.29 MCM and TMC (water volume) MCM = million cubic metres. TMC = thousand million cubic feet, about 28.3 MCM. More in glossary → Reported“…the Dhule and Nandurbar districts. The project has an installed capacity of 1,500 MW. Additionally, it will need approximately 19.29 TMC of water for initial storage and 3.24 TMC each year for replenishment. Furthermore, it will generate an estimated annual reve…”Renewable Watch: GSC PSP Maha MoU for 1.5 GW · 6 November 2025 initial and 3.24 TMCReported“…roject has an installed capacity of 1,500 MW. Additionally, it will need approximately 19.29 TMC of water for initial storage and 3.24 TMC each year for replenishment. Furthermore, it will generate an estimated annual revenue of over Rs 11 billion for the state an…”Renewable Watch: GSC PSP Maha MoU for 1.5 GW · 6 November 2025 a year.Reported“…-Devalipada pumped storage hydroelectric project in the Dhule and Nandurbar districts. The project has an installed capacity of 1,500 MW. Additionally, it will need approximately 19.29 TMC of water for initial storage and 3.24 TMC each year for replenishment. Fur…”Renewable Watch: GSC PSP Maha MoU for 1.5 GW · 6 November 2025
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CM announces fast-track mechanism for PSP clearances
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At the 51st MoU signing (GSC, 1,500 MWOfficial claim“Maharashtra Govt signs Rs 8,000 cr MoU for 1,500 MW pumped storage Hydro Project with GSC Group - BioEnergy Times”Bioenergy Times), the CM promised time-bound clearances including water use and environmental approvals.
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EAC recommends ToR for Adani's Adnadi (Chikhaldara) PSP
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1,500 MWReported“32 Adnadi Close Loop PSP (1500 Mw) in 240.61 Ha Adani Hydro Energy Ten Ltd Amravati, Maharashtra NA 31 Oct. 2025 For ToR Approved”SANDRP: 2025 env & forest clearance decisions · 20 January 2026 closed loop on 240.61 haReported“32 Adnadi Close Loop PSP (1500 Mw) in 240.61 Ha Adani Hydro Energy Ten Ltd Amravati, Maharashtra NA 31 Oct. 2025 For ToR Approved”SANDRP: 2025 env & forest clearance decisions · 20 January 2026 in Amravati, in the Melghat landscape.
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EAC recommends EC for Tata's Shirawta PSP
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1,800 MWDocumented“c) CEA/CWC accorded concurrence to Shirawta PSP (1800 MW) vide Office Memorandum”Parivesh: EAC minutes, page3 on 197.797 haDocumented“Open Loop Pumped Storage Project (1800 MW) in an area of 197.797 ha at Village Khandshi,”Parivesh: EAC minutes, page2 in Maval, of which 160.783 haDocumented“various project components, out of which 160.783 ha is forest land and 37.014 ha is non-”Parivesh: EAC minutes, page2 is forest. The only EAC site visit on record is from 23 Feb 2024, during ToR appraisal (per SANDRP).
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EAC recommends ToR for NTPC's Kumbhe PSP
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1,100 MWDocumented“abandoned. The upper reservoir is going to be utilized for the Kumbhe PSP (1100 MW).”EAC 39th meeting minutes, 12 Sep 2025 (item 39.3), page32 · 12 September 2025 open loop in Mangaon, Raigad, reusing WRD's part-built Kumbhe dam as the upper reservoir, on 151.06 haDocumented“Pumped Storage Project (1100 MW) in an area of 151.06 Ha at Village Kelgan, Kumbhe, Manjurne &”EAC 39th meeting minutes, 12 Sep 2025 (item 39.3), page32 · 12 September 2025, of which 9.60 haDocumented“which 141.46 ha is non-forest land and 9.60 ha is forest land. Diversion of forest land for non-”EAC 39th meeting minutes, 12 Sep 2025 (item 39.3), page128 · 12 September 2025 is reserved forest. The EAC noted every component is inside the draft Western Ghats ESA and required a sub-committee site visit before EC.
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Karjat draft EIA: about 48,000 trees to be cut on 233 ha
Tree counts for this project differ between documents. Compare the sources
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Torrent's draft EIA for Saidongar-1, filed with MPCB for the public hearing, says the project needs 233 haDocumented“forest diversion for 233.0 Ha has been submitted vide proposal no.”Saidongar-1 draft EIA executive summary (MPCB), page3 · August 2025 of forest and 'cutting of about 48,000 treesDocumented“clearing of 48,000 nos. of trees. (Trees proposed for plantation on Muck disposal area also”Saidongar-1 draft EIA executive summary (MPCB), page21 · August 2025'. The same summary describes the forest as shrub and grass dominated with very sparse small trees.
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Maharashtra signs four PSP MoUs worth ₹31,955 cr
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Greenko (Soygaon, 2,000 MWReported“As per the MoU, Greenko MH-01 IREP Pvt Ltd will set up a plant at Soygaon in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar with an investment of Rs 9,600 crore. It will generate 2,000 MW of electricity and provide 6,000 jobs.”The Week (PTI): Maharashtra signs MoUs for 4 PSPs worth ₹31,955 cr · 15 July 2025), Adani Hydro Energy Ten (Chikhaldara, 1,500 MWReported“The government also inked a pact with Adani Hydro Energy Ten Ltd for a project at Chikhaldara in Amravati with Rs 8,250 crore investment and 1,500 MW capacity. It will provide 4,800 jobs, the statement said.”The Week (PTI): Maharashtra signs MoUs for 4 PSPs worth ₹31,955 cr · 15 July 2025), Rithwik (Chandgad, 1,200 MWReported“The government signed an MoU with Rithwik Kolhapur PSP Pvt Ltd to set up a project at Chandgad in Kolhapur district. It is projected to produce 1,200 MW energy, while the investment would be Rs 7,405 crore. It will provide 2,600 jobs.”The Week (PTI): Maharashtra signs MoUs for 4 PSPs worth ₹31,955 cr · 15 July 2025) and Waterfront Construction (Lanja, 1,750 MWReported“The fourth MoU was signed with Waterfront Construction Pvt Ltd at Lanja in Ratnagiri. It will generate 1,750 MW of power with an investment of Rs 6,700 crore and provide for 1600 jobs.”The Week (PTI): Maharashtra signs MoUs for 4 PSPs worth ₹31,955 cr · 15 July 2025): 6,450 MWReported“…vate companies to develop pumped storage hydroelectric projects (PSPs) with Rs 31,955 crore investment with the aim of generating 6,450 MW power and 15,000 jobs. As per the MoU, Greenko MH-01 IREP Pvt Ltd will set up a plant at Soygaon in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar…”The Week (PTI): Maharashtra signs MoUs for 4 PSPs worth ₹31,955 cr · 15 July 2025 in all.
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EAC sub-committee visits Pane PSP site
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An EAC sub-committee visited the JSW Pane site on 27–28 Jun 2025 under the Western Ghats site-visit rule. The EAC considered the report on 12 Sep 2025 and recommended EC on 19 Dec 2025.
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EAC site-visit report: about 35,000 trees at Bhorande PSP
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A sub-committee visited Adani's Malshej Ghat Bhorande site on 26 Apr 2025. It counted 60.49 haDocumented“6. Out of 166.26 ha, 105.55 ha is private land, 0.22 ha is government land and 60.49 ha is”EAC 32nd meeting minutes, 29 May 2025 (item 32.7), page263 · 29 May 2025 of forest at about 600 treesDocumented“approx. 600 trees/ha. A total of around 35000 trees and saplings are likely to be”EAC 32nd meeting minutes, 29 May 2025 (item 32.7), page263 · 29 May 2025/ha, 'around 35000 treesDocumented“approx. 150 trees/la. A total of around 35000 trees and saplings are likely to be sacrificed.”EAC 32nd meeting minutes, 29 May 2025 (item 32.7), page100 · 29 May 2025 and saplings' to be cut, noted local resistance at the upper reservoir and said no public hearing had yet been held. The EAC accepted the report.Documented“approx. 150 trees/la. A total of around 35000 trees and saplings are likely to be sacrificed.”EAC 32nd meeting minutes, 29 May 2025 (item 32.7), page100 · 29 May 2025
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EAC recommends ToR for ReNew's Ambegaon PSP
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600 MWDocumented“26 Ambegaon Open Loop PSP (600 Mw) in 69.41 Ha Renew Hydro Power Pvt Ltd Pune/ Maharashtra Ghoda/ Bhima/ Krishna 29 May 2025 For ToR Approved”SANDRP: 2025 env & forest clearance decisions · 20 January 2026 open loop using Dimbhe dam as the lower reservoir, on 69.41 haDocumented“Pumped Storage Project in an area of 69.41 Ha in village Kanase, Mahalunge Tarf Ghoda and Phulvade,”EAC 32nd meeting minutes, 29 May 2025 (item 32.5), page134 · 29 May 2025, of which 3.59 haDocumented“Forest Land : 3.59 ha”EAC 32nd meeting minutes, 29 May 2025 (item 32.5), page248 · 29 May 2025 is forest. Stage-I forest clearance had not been applied for.
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EAC considers site-visit report for Karjat PSP
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A three-member sub-committee (EAC chair G. J. Chakrapani, member Ajay Kumar Lal, MoEFCC's Krishnendu Mondal) visited Saidongar-1 and -2 on 21–23 Apr 2025. It walked the lower reservoir on the Pej but saw both upper reservoirs only on Torrent's drone footage, as they were not accessible, and called them barren table-land. Its five recommendations were narrower approach roads (17 haDocumented“diversion (17 Ha out of 233 Ha proposed forest land) and should be reflected in the final layout.”EAC 31st meeting minutes, 14 May 2025 (site-visit reports, Annexures I and II), page131 · 14 May 2025 of Karjat's 233 haDocumented“non-forest land and 233.0 hectares is forest land. Consequently, diversion of forest land is required,”EAC 31st meeting minutes, 14 May 2025 (site-visit reports, Annexures I and II), page128 · 14 May 2025 forest), CWLW-approved wildlife plans, monsoon-only water draw, a Muck disposal Rock and soil dug out for tunnels and caverns, dumped on land set aside for it. More in glossary → plan, and putting site-visit assurances in the EIA. The EAC accepted the report on 14 May 2025.
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Environmental clearance for Tata's Bhivpuri PSP
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1,000 MWDocumented“with the Govt. of Maharashtra on 09th August 2023 for development of 1000 MW Bhivpuri”Bhivpuri EC, page16 / 6 GWhDocumentedDerived on this site“MW for 6.02 hours. The storage capacity of existing upper Thokarwadi reservoir is 352.52”1,000 MW × 6.02 h ≈ 6 GWh.Bhivpuri EC, page15 using the existing Bhivpuri system; 20.15 haDocumented“117.41 ha of which 20.15 ha is forest land while 97.26 ha is non-forest land. Out of 97.26 ha”Bhivpuri EC, page15 of forest, the lowest per GWh among open-loop Ghats projects.
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Avaada signs MoU for Pawana Falyan (2,400 MW) and Sirsala (1,200 MW)
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Pawana Falyan was 1,500 MWReported“…urces Department of Maharashtra and Avaada Aqua Batteries Private Limited, a subsidiary of Avaada Group. The projects include the 1,500 MW Pawana Falyan PSP located in Pune and Raigad districts, and the 1,250 MW Kumbhavade PSP in Kolhapur and Ratnagiri districts. T…”Powerline: Avaada's Aug 2024 MoU (Pawana Falyan 1,500 MW) in Avaada's Aug 2024 MoU.Reported“…two major pumped storage hydro projects (PSHPs) with a total capacity of 3,650 MW. The agreement includes the development of the 2,400 MW Pawana Falyan pumped storage project (PSP) and the 1,200 MW Sirsala PSP. The cumulative investment for these projects is rep…”Renewable Watch: Avaada MoU for 3.65 GW · 30 April 2025Reported“…l capacity of 3,650 MW. The agreement includes the development of the 2,400 MW Pawana Falyan pumped storage project (PSP) and the 1,200 MW Sirsala PSP. The cumulative investment for these projects is reportedly estimated at Rs 151 billion. The initiative is expec…”Renewable Watch: Avaada MoU for 3.65 GW · 30 April 2025
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FAC recommends Stage-I forest clearance for Bhivpuri
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After its sub-committee's visit, the FAC recommended in-principle approval to divert 20.15 haDocumented“for diversion of 20.15 ha forest land for the development of Bhivpuri off-stream”FAC minutes, 16 Apr 2025 (MoM FC/MOM/AC/774464/2025), page125 · 16 April 2025 of forest for Tata Power's 1,000 MWDocumented“13. Project Name Bhivpuri Off-Stream Open Loop Pumped Storage Project (1000 MW)”FAC minutes, 16 Apr 2025 (MoM FC/MOM/AC/774464/2025), page9 · 16 April 2025 Bhivpuri PSP.
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Forest committee sends Bhivpuri to a site visit
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The FAC noted that Bhivpuri's 20.15 haDocumented“for diversion of 20.15 ha forest land for the development of Bhivpuri off-stream”FAC minutes, 5 Mar 2025 (MoM FC/MOM/AC/354946/2025), page59 · 5 March 2025 of forest (6,834 treesDocumented“iii. Density of vegetation has been given as 0.6 Eco Class-III with 6834”FAC minutes, 5 Mar 2025 (MoM FC/MOM/AC/354946/2025), page59 · 5 March 2025, canopy 0.6Documented“iii. Density of vegetation has been given as 0.6 Eco Class-III with 6834”FAC minutes, 5 Mar 2025 (MoM FC/MOM/AC/354946/2025), page59 · 5 March 2025) lies inside the draft Western Ghats ESA, in a high-conservation zone, 10.53 kmDocumented“Sanctuary is located at a distance of 10.53 Km from the project. Also”FAC minutes, 5 Mar 2025 (MoM FC/MOM/AC/354946/2025), page61 · 5 March 2025 from Bhimashankar sanctuary, and referred it to a sub-committee.
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Terms of Reference granted for Karjat PSP
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ToR for the 3,000 MWDocumented“filling requirement of 23 MCM) for lower dam of Saidongar-1 PSP of 3000 MW at Karjat, Raigad in”Karjat EC (recites ToR date), page26 open-loop project on the Pej River.
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EAC recommends ToR for Saidongar-2 Maval and Ghosla
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Same meeting as Saidongar-1 Karjat's ToR. Kamod's ToR application was withdrawn after parameters changed and approved on 12 Mar.
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Rejected Warasgaon–Warangi PSP gets fresh ToR three months later
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After rejection in September, Adani's project returned with a new application and received ToR. Its Warangi village lies in the draft ESA.
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EAC: no Western Ghats PSP clearance without site visits
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The expert committee noted ToRs for ~15Documented“…g environmental clearances to the PSPs proposed in the Western Ghats. The EAC reviewed the Terms of Reference recommended for the 15 PSPs proposed to be located in Western Ghats. “Given the region’s high environmental sensitivity, the EAC, in previous meetings…”DT Next Western Ghats PSPs and said 'a site visit shall be carried in toto wherever possible' before any EC or recommendation. SANDRP's tables of later EAC minutes record sub-committee visits or visit reports for Tarali and Koyna–Nivakane (2024), Bhavali, Karjat, Bhorande and Pane (2025).
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EAC rejects Warasgaon–Warangi amendment as forest need triples
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Forest land required rose from 24.50Documented“…ra’s fragile Western Ghats. The committee raised concerns over the drastic increase in forest land required for the project, from 24.50 hectares to 88.98 hectares, more than three times the original estimate. Advertisement The committee has instructed Adani to…”Tribune to 88.98 haDocumented“…rn Ghats. The committee raised concerns over the drastic increase in forest land required for the project, from 24.50 hectares to 88.98 hectares, more than three times the original estimate. Advertisement The committee has instructed Adani to reapply with a pro…”Tribune. The committee asked Adani to reapply with lower impact.
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SJVN (8,100 MW) and MEIL (4,000 MW) sign PSP MoUs
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SJVN: Kolmondapada 800Reported“…s: the first phase will have a capacity of 100 MW, and the second phase will have 405 MW. The 8,100 MW PSP include the following: 800 MW Kolmondapada, 1,500 MW Sidgarh, 2,000 MW Chornai, 1,800 MW Baitarni, and 2,000 MW Jalvara. These MoUs will also enable SJVN to…”Power Line: SJVN signs two MoUs with Maharashtra · 1 October 2024, Sidgarh 1,500Reported“…ll have a capacity of 100 MW, and the second phase will have 405 MW. The 8,100 MW PSP include the following: 800 MW Kolmondapada, 1,500 MW Sidgarh, 2,000 MW Chornai, 1,800 MW Baitarni, and 2,000 MW Jalvara. These MoUs will also enable SJVN to conduct surveys, prepa…”Power Line: SJVN signs two MoUs with Maharashtra · 1 October 2024, Chornai 2,000, Baitarni 1,800Reported“…e second phase will have 405 MW. The 8,100 MW PSP include the following: 800 MW Kolmondapada, 1,500 MW Sidgarh, 2,000 MW Chornai, 1,800 MW Baitarni, and 2,000 MW Jalvara. These MoUs will also enable SJVN to conduct surveys, prepare detailed project reports, and est…”Power Line: SJVN signs two MoUs with Maharashtra · 1 October 2024 and Jalvara 2,000 MWReported“…of 100 MW, and the second phase will have 405 MW. The 8,100 MW PSP include the following: 800 MW Kolmondapada, 1,500 MW Sidgarh, 2,000 MW Chornai, 1,800 MW Baitarni, and 2,000 MW Jalvara. These MoUs will also enable SJVN to conduct surveys, prepare detailed projec…”Power Line: SJVN signs two MoUs with Maharashtra · 1 October 2024, ~₹48,000 cr; sites not disclosed. MEIL: Kamod and Ghosla, ₹21,100 cr.Reported“…(FSPs). The first MoU was signed with the Department of Water Resources for the development of five PSP with a total capacity of 8,100 MW. The second MoU is with Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited for a 505 MW FSP at Lower Wardha Dam, which will be…”Power Line: SJVN signs two MoUs with Maharashtra · 1 October 2024ReportedSource could not be fetched for checkingWater Power Magazine: MEIL signs MoU to develop 4,000 MW of PSPs · 1 October 2024
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CEA concurs DPRs for Bhivpuri and Bhavali
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First CEA concurrences for new Maharashtra PSPs: Tata's 1,000 MWOfficial claim“…Ps) with a cumulative capacity of 2.5 GW in Maharashtra. While the 1500 MW Bhavali PSP is being developed by JSW Energy Ltd., the 1000 MW Bhivpuri PSP is being developed by Tata Power Co. Ltd. These PSPs are concurred with the support of the Central Water Commissi…”Energetica: CEA concurs 2,500 MW of PSPs in Maharashtra · 23 September 2024 Bhivpuri and JSW's 1,500 MWOfficial claim“…or milestone by concurring two more Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) with a cumulative capacity of 2.5 GW in Maharashtra. While the 1500 MW Bhavali PSP is being developed by JSW Energy Ltd., the 1000 MW Bhivpuri PSP is being developed by Tata Power Co. Ltd. These PS…”Energetica: CEA concurs 2,500 MW of PSPs in Maharashtra · 23 September 2024 Bhavali, concurred within 10Official claim“…ission (CWC), Geological Survey of India (GSI), and Central Soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS) and were concurred within 10 days of completion of the DPRs i.e. the date on which the complete DPRs were submitted on the online portal by the developers. Th…”Energetica: CEA concurs 2,500 MW of PSPs in Maharashtra · 23 September 2024 days of complete DPRs. Commissioning promised by 2028.
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EAC recommends ToR for Pawana Falyan PSP
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The EAC's 15th meeting recommended ToR for Avaada's 1,500 MWReported“one for the proposed 1500MW Pawana Falyan Pumped Storage Hydro Project and selected for”EAC 15th meeting minutes, 13 Sep 2024 (item 15.1), page6 · 13 September 2024 Pawana Falyan PSP on 204 haReported“Loop Pumped Storage Project (1500 MW) in an area of 204Ha in Village Kurvande and Falyan, Sub”EAC 15th meeting minutes, 13 Sep 2024 (item 15.1), page2 · 13 September 2024, of which 129 haReported“Stage I FC for 129 Ha of forest land involved in the project shall be submitted.”EAC 15th meeting minutes, 13 Sep 2024 (item 15.1), page10 · 13 September 2024 is forest.
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THDC signs MoU for six PSPs (6,790 MW)
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Includes Malshej Ghat (700 MWReported“…rances and approvals in a timely manner. The six planned projects under the MoU include the Malshej Ghat Pumped Storage Project (700 MW), the Aruna Pumped Storage Project (1,950 MW), the Kharari Pumped Storage Project (1,250 MW), the Humbarli Birmani Pumped Stor…”Renewable Watch: THDC MoU for six PSPs (6,790 MW) · 4 September 2024) and Aruna (1,950 MWReported“…he six planned projects under the MoU include the Malshej Ghat Pumped Storage Project (700 MW), the Aruna Pumped Storage Project (1,950 MW), the Kharari Pumped Storage Project (1,250 MW), the Humbarli Birmani Pumped Storage Project (1,000 MW), the Aruna Kolamb Pump…”Renewable Watch: THDC MoU for six PSPs (6,790 MW) · 4 September 2024); both were later appraised at different capacities.Reported“THDCIL inks MoU with Maharashtra government for 6790 MW PSPs Advertisment Solar”Renewable Watch: THDC MoU for six PSPs (6,790 MW) · 4 September 2024
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Torrent signs revised MoU with Water Resources Department (5,600 MW)
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Part of a ₹2.14 lakh crore round of PSP MoUs with seven companies.Reported“…hich updates a previous agreement from June 6, 2023, now focuses on establishing Pumped Storage projects with a total capacity of 5,600 MW, instead of the initially planned 5,700 MW. As per the earlier MoU signed with the Department of Energy, Government of Mahar…”Energetica India
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NTPC signs MoU for Amba and Kumbhe PSPs
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1,800 MWReported“Following detailed technical studies, feasibility assessments, and topographical evaluations, the project parameters have now been revised: Amba PSP: Increased from 800 MW to 1,500 MW”Indian Masterminds: NTPC and Maharashtra sign MoU addendum for Amba and Kumbhe · 29 April 2026Reported“The original MoU, signed on September 3, 2024, proposed the development of two pumped storage projects—Amba and Kumbhe—with a combined capacity of 1,800 MW.”Indian Masterminds: NTPC and Maharashtra sign MoU addendum for Amba and Kumbhe · 29 April 2026 in all: Amba 800 MW and Kumbhe 1,000 MWReported“Amba PSP: Increased from 800 MW to 1,500 MW Kumbhe PSP: Increased from 1,000 MW to 1,100 MW”Indian Masterminds: NTPC and Maharashtra sign MoU addendum for Amba and Kumbhe · 29 April 2026, both in the Pune–Raigad Ghats.
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EAC recommends EC for Tata's Bhivpuri PSP
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The EAC recommended EC for the 1,000 MWReported“…jasthan on 13 August 2024, the Gandhi Sagar PSP 1440 Mw in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh on 13 August 2024, the Bhivpuri Off Stream PSP 1000 Mw in Raigad-Mah on 31 August 2024 and Tarali Off Stream PSP 1500 Mw in Satara, Maharashtra on 31 Dec. 2024. EC was also granted…”SANDRP: EAC & FAC decisions in 2024 · 17 January 2025 Bhivpuri project at its 30–31 Aug 2024 meeting, a month before it adopted the Western Ghats site-visit rule. An EAC team had visited the site in Feb 2024.
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Avaada signs MoU for Pawana Falyan (1,500 MW) and Kumbhavade (1,250 MW)
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Non-binding MoU with WRD for 2,750 MWReported“Avaada Group has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government to develop two pumped storage projects (PSPs) with a combined capacity of 2,750 MW.”Power Line: Avaada MoU for two PSPs (2,750 MW) · 14 August 2024. Pawana Falyan, in the Pune–Raigad Ghats, was raised to 2,400 MWReported“…two major pumped storage hydro projects (PSHPs) with a total capacity of 3,650 MW. The agreement includes the development of the 2,400 MW Pawana Falyan pumped storage project (PSP) and the 1,200 MW Sirsala PSP. The cumulative investment for these projects is rep…”Renewable Watch: Avaada's Apr 2025 MoU (Pawana Falyan 2,400 MW) in 2025.Reported“…urces Department of Maharashtra and Avaada Aqua Batteries Private Limited, a subsidiary of Avaada Group. The projects include the 1,500 MW Pawana Falyan PSP located in Pune and Raigad districts, and the 1,250 MW Kumbhavade PSP in Kolhapur and Ratnagiri districts. T…”Power Line: Avaada MoU for two PSPs (2,750 MW) · 14 August 2024Reported“…, a subsidiary of Avaada Group. The projects include the 1,500 MW Pawana Falyan PSP located in Pune and Raigad districts, and the 1,250 MW Kumbhavade PSP in Kolhapur and Ratnagiri districts. The total investment for these projects is estimated at approximately Rs 1…”Power Line: Avaada MoU for two PSPs (2,750 MW) · 14 August 2024
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Sixth draft Western Ghats ESA notification (S.O. 3060(E))
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Proposes 56,825.7 kmDocumented“…Advertisement The Environment Ministry had issued a sixth draft notification on July 31, reiterating the proposal to declare 56,825.7 sq km of Western Ghats as part of an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ). Mining, installation of thermal plants and installation of red cat…”Tribune: 4 of 6 states want ESA cut² of ESA, including 17,340 kmDocumented“The Centre has also proposed 17,340 sq km of Western Ghats in Maharashtra as ESA. Maharashtra wants to bring down the area to 15,359.49 sq km.”Tribune: 4 of 6 states want ESA cut² in Maharashtra. Maharashtra has sought to cut its share.
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Forest committee backs exempting PSP exploratory drilling from clearance
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The FAC recommended treating drilling for hydro and PSP as 'forest activity', allowing up to 100 treesDocumented“…vironmental compliance burden for pumped hydro and other development projects. The exemption will allow for the felling of up to 100 trees for exploratory drilling in forest areas and consider it “forest activity,” so as to keep it outside the purview of the For…”Mongabay India · 8 August 2024 to be felled without forest clearance. Critics called it unscientific.
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EAC team visits Bhivpuri and Shirawta sites
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The EAC visited the Tata Power Bhivpuri and Shirawta sites on 23 Feb 2024 while appraising their ToRs, seven months before its Western Ghats site-visit rule. No later visit is listed for either project before their ECs.
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EAC returns ReNew's Kalamb Thakurwadi ToR proposal
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ReNew asked for deferment to 'verify and validate' information on its 1,000 MWDocumented“Kalamb Thakurwadi Pumped Storage Project (1000 MW) by RENEW SOLAR POWER PRIVATE LIMITED”EAC 6th meeting minutes, 23 Jan 2024 (item 6.3), page7 · 23 January 2024 closed-loop project at Ambavane, Mulshi (157 haDocumented“Kalamb Thakurwadi Close Loop Pumped Storage Project (1000 MW) in an area of 157 ha at”EAC 6th meeting minutes, 23 Jan 2024 (item 6.3), page29 · 23 January 2024). The EAC returned the proposal.
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Activists find preliminary works underway at Patgaon before clearance
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A site visit found surveys and civil works at Adani's 2,100 MWAlleged“…MoU with Adani Green Energy Ltd in June 2022 for the Patgaon project. The company will spend nearly Rs 7,000 crore to set up the 2,100 Mw project. Villagers from Bhudargad and nearby areas have formed the Patgaon Dharan Pani Bachao Kruti Samiti, the forum of the…”SANDRP: 2024 concerns Patgaon PSP. Activists said no public hearing was held; about 110 villagesAlleged“…ion_pumped_hydro_projects_to_impact_biodiversity_hotspot (18 July 2024) Kolhapur villagers oppose Adani PSP Residents of nearly 110 villages in Kolhapur have opposed the pumped hydropower project coming up at Anjiwade village, in Kudal tehsil of Sindhudrug dist…”SANDRP: 2024 concerns opposed.
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Maharashtra notifies PSP policy (WRD GR)
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Policy for PSPs, PSP-cum-lift irrigation and co-located PSP-solar projects through PPP.
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Tata Power signs MoU for Shirawta (1,800 MW) and Bhivpuri (1,000 MW)
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₹13,000 crore for two PSPs in Pune and Raigad.Reported“…MW) in the state. These projects, with an estimated investment of approximately Rs. 13000 Cr, will be situated at Shirawta, Pune (1800 MW) and Bhivpuri, Raigad (1000 MW) districts. The collaboration is poised to drive the state towards its ambitious goal of becomi…”Tata Power releaseReported“…ry’s clean energy landscape</p>\r\n<p>2. 1800 MW Pumped Hydro Storage Project to be located at Shirawata, Pune district and 1000 MW PSP at Bhivpuri, Raigad district</p>\r\n<p>3. Projects will support to Maharashtra Government s goal of achieving a $1 T…”Tata Power release
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Irshalwadi landslide, Khalapur (Raigad)
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A landslide buried a tribal hamlet in the same Raigad landscape where PSPs are now planned. Death toll to be verified from NDMA/GSI.
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Torrent signs MoU for Karjat, Maval and Junnar PSPs (5,700 MW)
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All three sites described as off-stream with six hours of daily storage; ₹27,000 crore over five years.Reported“Torrent Power Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra for development of three pumped storage hydro projects of 5,700 MW capacity in Maharashtra.”Power Line
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Ministry of Power issues PSP guidelines; PSPs classed as renewable
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Makes PSPs eligible for green-energy benefits, priority lending and transmission waivers.
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EAC recommends ToR for Rithwik's 1,200 MW Chandgad project
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The 'Kolhapur off-stream closed loop PSP' at Dhamapura and Kanur Bk, Chandgad: 390.95 haDocumented“(1200 MW) in an area of 390.95 Ha located at Village Dhamapura, Kanu BK, Tehsil Chandgad, District Kolhapur”EAC 44th meeting minutes, 27 Mar 2023 (item 44.12), page57 · 27 March 2023 including 55.09 haDocumented“The forest land area required in Alternative – 1 (i.e., 55.09 Ha) is less than Alternative –”EAC 44th meeting minutes, 27 Mar 2023 (item 44.12), page165 · 27 March 2023 forest. The ToR came two years before the Jul 2025 MoU.Documented“(1200 MW) in an area of 390.95 Ha located at Village Dhamapura, Kanu BK, Tehsil Chandgad, District Kolhapur”EAC 44th meeting minutes, 27 Mar 2023 (item 44.12), page57 · 27 March 2023
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Adani Green signs MoUs for five Maharashtra PSPs
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Includes Tarali, Warasgaon–Warangi and Patgaon; ~₹60,000 crore.
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JSW signs MoU for the Bhavali PSP
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1,500 MWReported“…uery and hit enter: Homepage Green Energy Green Energy Bhavali Pumped Storage Moves Ahead With Approval for EIA study The 1500MW /11017 MWh Bhavali Pumped Storage facility at Igatpuri in Maharashtra is now back on the anvil with the Expert Appraisal Commit…”iamrenew: Bhavali pumped storage moves ahead with approval for EIA study at Igatpuri (Nashik–Thane). The ToR stage that followed proposed diverting 212 haReported“…ect. The state forest department received a proposal from JSW Energy PSP, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Neo Energy, to divert 212 hectares of land for the project. As per a cost-benefit analysis, the net present value (NPV) of the land has been calculated at…”iamrenew: Bhavali pumped storage moves ahead with approval for EIA study, of which 62.42 haReported“…ted at about Rs 24.5 crore. The forest land proposed for diversion lies within the revenue boundaries of Jamunde village, Nashik (62.42 hectares), and Kalbondhe and Kothale villages, Thane (150.23 hectares). The total number of trees to be cut for the project will…”iamrenew: Bhavali pumped storage moves ahead with approval for EIA study of forest in Jamunde, Nashik, and 150.23 haReported“…ersion lies within the revenue boundaries of Jamunde village, Nashik (62.42 hectares), and Kalbondhe and Kothale villages, Thane (150.23 hectares). The total number of trees to be cut for the project will be determined during the EIA study. I am Renew Next Despit…”iamrenew: Bhavali pumped storage moves ahead with approval for EIA study in Kalbondhe and Kothale, Thane (as reported).
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Kadana PSP stops pumping after trial (vibration)
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Gujarat's 240 MWDocumentedSource could not be fetched for checkingCEA: PSP status Kadana ran a pump-mode trial in 2004–05; pumping was not taken up afterwards. Sardar Sarovar's 1,200 MWDocumentedSource could not be fetched for checkingCEA: PSP status has never pumped.
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