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CSE’s Weekly News Bulletin

January 10, 2023

The latest on our perspectives, analysis, publications and events

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Ravi Chopra on Joshimath:
‘Nature has decided that enough is enough’
— Rajat Ghai
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Since the past one week, a major tragedy has been unfolding in the high Himalayas of Uttarakhand. The historic temple town of Joshimath, the gateway to the shrine of Badrinath, has been witnessing scenes of panic and anger as locals protest the cracks in the area. From houses to temples to commercial establishments, nothing has been spared. The cracks, which began to appear last October, mean that the town is slowly sinking. Locals and environmentalist have blamed the Tapovan-Vishnugad Project and the Helang Bypass Project which have been undertaken near the town. Work on both has been stopped for now.

Ravi Chopra, veteran environmentalist, was in the news last February when he quit as chairman and member of the High Powered Committee (HPC) on the Char Dham Project. He termed the project as ‘an assault on the Himalayas’, among other things.

Down To Earth spoke to Ravi Chopra on the phone following the happenings at Joshimath and what he made of the disaster. Edited excerpts...Continue Reading
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Why is Joshimath sinking?
Watch the video to understand why the historical city of Joshimath is sinking and what will be the larger environmental repercussions
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