Baramulla, May 30 (NVI): State-run NHPC has dismissed safety concerns being circulated on social media regarding the construction activities of the Uri-I Stage-II Hydroelectric Project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, asserting that the project complies with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
In a statement, the General Manager (Civil) of the project said the hydroelectric venture has obtained all major clearances, including environmental, forest, defence and other mandatory approvals, besides securing no-objection certificates from the concerned ministries and departments.
The official said the proposed tunnel is located around 400 metres inside the mountain cover, with an additional lateral cover ranging between 300 and 500 metres, ensuring the safety of construction operations.
Any blasting required during execution of the project will be conducted through controlled techniques under the supervision of NHPC experts and government-approved national-level technical institutions, the statement said.
Describing the project as one of national importance, NHPC said the safety and security of local residents and nearby establishments were taken into account while preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR).
The company reiterated its commitment to following all prescribed safety norms and regulatory guidelines during the execution of the project and urged people not to be misled by unverified information being circulated on social media.(NVI)
