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RIVER VALLEY PROJECTS IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES
R. Rajinikanth and T. V. Ramachandra
Energy & Wetlands Research Group, Center for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
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OBJECTIVES :

The following investigations were undertaken to assess the extent of impacts due to construction of a dam at Linganamakki for hydro electricity generation in Sharavathi river valley.

  • Monitoring the status of Sharavathi river based on physico-chemical and biological characteristics of water and soil.
  • To explore an environmentally sound alternative to improve the status.
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