NHPC Seeks Forest Clearance for Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh
The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has requested forest clearance from the Union Environment Ministry to divert 3,278 hectares of forest land in Arunachal Pradesh for the 1,720 MW Kamala hydroelectric project. This diversion could result in the felling of approximately 23.4 lakh trees across Kra Daadi, Kurung Kumey, and Kamle districts. The Forest Advisory Committee will review the proposal on October 23. NHPC plans compensatory afforestation over 7,018 hectares in Madhya Pradesh, following Forest Conservation Act provisions allowing afforestation outside the state when local non-forest land is unavailable.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 51/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 21 Oct, 03:59 pm. Other outlets followed.