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Cheyyur UMPP too risky: activists warn bidders

  • 15/10/2013

A pre-application Conference organised by Power Finance Corporation for potential bidders for the Cheyyur and Odisha 4000 MW UMPPs witnessed numerous questions on the risks associated with the alleged fraud by PFC, its consultants and officials of the Environment Ministry in facilitating clearances for the project. Prospective bidders were warned that the 4000 MW Cheyyur Ultra Mega Power Project was a risky proposition as the clearances for the project were facilitated by fraudulent statements and false evidence.

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Science, non-science and the dubious role of “experts” in environmental due diligence: a case study of Cheyyur Ultra Mega Power Plant, Tamil Nadu. Source: http://cheyyur.wordpress.com/2013/10/15/press-release-cheyyur-umpp-too-risky-activists-warn-bidders/