Publication: Minister of Energy KJ George on Friday chairs the Audit Meeting in Chikkamagalur. | Photographic credit:
The Minister of Energy KJ George said that the Central Council for the Wilderness granted the approval of the Sharathi Pumped Storage project and began the work soon after they convince local people opposed to the project.
George addressed a press conference in Chikkamagalur on Friday and claimed that people who live near the project will not be influenced. “Local people may not have any concerns about the project. Ecology damage will be minimal. We will convince the local public before work,” he said.
The Minister said that Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) will provide people who would lose the ground due to the project. A total of 120 acres of soil were required for the project, of which only 50 hectares were private land, he said. The forest department acquires alternative ground for the desired forest, added the minister.
“Up to 2,000 MW of energy will be generated by supplying water from the Gerusoppa tank to the Talakalale reservoir through the pipeline. Because the new tanks will be built for a drawn storage project, the natural river will defend it. The top clock,” he said.
Solar scheme
“In order to facilitate the irrigation of farmers, the Kusum-B system was performed. Within this system, solar energy is provided by drilling, which is located more than 500 meters from the electricity feeder. Farmers will receive 80% of the central and state government and only the remaining 20% of the costs must be provided,” George said.
Similarly, in the Kusum-C diagram, steps were taken to create solar energy through private participation. For this purpose, a project worth 10,000 GBP was planned. After implementation, this scheme would create 2,500 MW of electricity, he said.
Published – September 12, 2025 21:23
