Controversy Over Tree Felling for Torrent Power's Karjat Hydropower Project
The proposed 3,000 MW Torrent Power pumped-storage hydropower project in Karjat, Maharashtra, has sparked controversy over the felling of over 32,000 trees. The state government and Torrent Power defend the project as a clean energy source with environmental clearances and plans for compensatory tree planting. Opposition leaders and environmental activists, including Aaditya Thackeray and actor Sayaji Shinde, criticize the ecological impact and demand transparent public hearings. The project is located outside the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, with officials emphasizing its potential to reduce coal-based pollution.
First-hand measurement across 9 sources
We measured how 9 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 17%, Centre 67%, Right 16%). Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 76/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, theprint, deccanherald, freepressjournal, economictimes, freepressjournal, freepressjournal, hindustantimes, and 1 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 6 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 28/100 to 75/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 25 Oct, 02:39 am. Other outlets followed.