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TN picks 'least-impact' site for Upper Bhavani storage project
The New Indian Express Chennai
|January 05, 2026
THE proposed Upper Bhavani Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in Nilgiris district has reached acritical regulatory stage after the project authorities shortlisted one alignment from three alternative sites, citing lower forest diversion, reduced ecological risk and better technical feasibility.
The 1,000 MW project, to be developed by NTPC TN Energy Company Limited (NTECL), a joint venture of NTPC Ltd and Tangedco, has now submitted its proposal seeking forest clearance for diversion of 56.35 ha of forest land, following detailed comparative studies of three possible project configurations.
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