Govt scraps two hydel projects

The Ministry of Environment and Forests today scrapped two proposed hydel projects on the river Bhagirathi in Uttarakhand and suspended work on another mega project in the state.

“We have decided not to go ahead with the Bhaironghati and Pala-Maneri power plants to ensure free flow in the river in Uttarakhand,” said Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh here.