DFO Clarifies Approval Sought for Feasibility Survey of Alleri Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project in Vellore

A private firm has been instructed to submit an application for environmental clearance through the Parivesh portal, specifically to obtain permission for conducting a survey related to their project. The District Forest Officer (DFO) clarified that the approval requested pertains solely to the survey and does not include a request for clearance for the project itself.

The Parivesh portal is an initiative by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, designed to streamline the process of obtaining environmental clearances in India. The requirement for environmental clearance is essential for any activity that may have implications for the environment, ensuring that potential impacts are assessed and mitigated.

The surveys purpose is likely related to gathering data that could inform future project development and its potential environmental effects. However, the firm must await the outcome of the survey request before advancing to seek approvals for any associated construction or operational activities.