Environment

Assessment of cumulative impacts of hydroelectric projects on aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity in Alaknanda and Bhagirathi basins, Uttarakhand

This assessment of cumulative impacts of hydroelectric projects in Alaknanda and Bhagirathi river basins in Uttarakhand. It takes into account impact of 70 Hydro Electric Projects of which 17 are existing, 14 are under-construction and 39 are proposed.

Publication Date: 
01/04/2012
Asha Rajvanshi, Roshni Arora, Vinod B. Mathur, & et al
Wildlife Institute of India
Tags:
Hydroelectricity, Alakananda, Bhagirathi, River Basin, Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand), Biodiversity, Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Flora, Fauna, Aquatic Animals
Environment

A rapid impact assessment of the rafting camps along the Kaudiyala-Rishikesh stretch of river ganges, Uttarakhand

In order to optimize the local and regional, socioeconomic and cultural benefits of rafting on Ganges in Uttarakhand without impacting the ecological and environmental assets of this Himalayan region, it is important to rationalize the annual and daily operating times and numbers of rafts and rafting camps.

Publication Date: 
31/05/2010
& et al, Asha Rajvanshi, G. S. Bhardwaj, Roshni Arora
Wildlife Institute of India
Tags:
Ganga, Environment, India, Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Rivers, Ecology, Wildlife, Tourism, Environment Management, Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand)