Koppal: Dr Sadananda Heggadalamath, an environmental activist from Kotturu within the Vijayanagar district, offered detailed statistical information, warning towards the institution of nuclear energy services in areas like Koppal, citing vital dangers to the native inhabitants and ecological system.
He communicated his issues through electronic mail to the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) Secretary, highlighting the potential detrimental penalties of the proposed nuclear facility in Arashinakeri, Koppal.His suggestion favoured arid areas as extra appropriate areas for such installations.
According to Dr Heggadalamath, deciding on Koppal for the nuclear facility presents quite a few challenges, together with its excessive inhabitants focus, closeness to city centres, potential radioactive publicity dangers, threats to native ecosystems, vulnerability to safety breaches, and potential displacement of residents affecting their financial stability.
His various proposal emphasises desert areas, citing benefits equivalent to minimal inhabitants publicity dangers, diminished environmental influence, enhanced safety measures, and potentialities for integration with various vitality sources like photo voltaic and wind installations. He strongly recommends the DAE withdraw the Koppal proposal and take into account desert areas as a substitute.
Dr Heggadalamath additionally highlights the substantial land necessities for transmission infrastructure. He notes that high-voltage traces (765 kV) want 80-100 metres for a single circuit and 100-120 metres for double-circuit programs. Extra-high-voltage traces (1200 kV and above) require 120-150 metres for a single circuit and 150-180 metres for double-circuit configurations.
Heggadalamath asserts {that a} mere 1,200 acres of land is inadequate for a nuclear energy plant. Each producing unit requires a minimal of two transmission traces, and the realm that have to be saved clear beneath every line is in depth. The govt is unlikely to buy this land and might solely supply compensation between Rs 2 to 4 lakh per acre, which might create a monetary burden for the farmers.
He outlined his argument within the electronic mail to the DAE Secretary, requesting that Koppal or comparable areas be faraway from consideration.
Environmental activist warns about risks of nuclear energy station in Koppal | Hubballi News – Times of India
