Environmental Clearance mandates 50-bed hospital for tribal population near Dikchu project

This document grants Environmental Clearance for the expansion of the Dikchu Hydroelectric Power Project capacity from 96 MW to 110 MW. The project is located in the Gangtok and Mangan districts of Sikkim.

The project proponent is M/s. Sneha Kinetic Power Projects Private Limited (formerly Greenko Energies Private Limited). The clearance was granted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India.

• Clearance Status: Environmental Clearance granted for capacity expansion from 96 MW to 110 MW.
• Project Type: River Valley/Hydroelectric Project (Category A, Schedule 1(c)).
• Location: Districts of Gangtok and Mangan, Sikkim.
• Condition: An independent agency must conduct an environmental impact study 5 years after commissioning.
• Condition: The proponent must establish a 50-bed multi-specialty hospital and provide free medical facilities to the tribal population within a 10 km radius.
• Condition: A school up to 12th standard with smart classes must be established for children from project-affected villages.
• Condition: Solar panels must be provided to rural families within a 10 km radius, including annual maintenance.
• Condition: A Skill Development Centre must be established within 10 km, with specific focus on SC/ST communities and women/youth.
• Condition: A Bio-Gas plant must be installed in the project-affected area to utilize cattle waste.
• Condition: Preference in employment and ITI admissions must be given to Project Affected Families (PAFs).

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