CPI(M) inspect Data Centre site; express concern over tree felling
CPI(M) members inspected the site of Google's Data Centre in Mudasarlova, raising concerns about environmental impacts. They criticized the NDA government for allowing tree felling near the Mudasarlova Reservoir, which supplies water to many families. The party urged the government to reconsider the project's permissions due to potential threats to water resources and biodiversity.
- ▪CPI(M) members visited the Google Data Centre site at Mudasarlova.
- ▪Leader K. Lokanadham accused the NDA government of ignoring environmental concerns.
- ▪He warned that the project could impact the Mudasarlova Reservoir and reduce water availability for local families.
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CPI(M) members on Wednesday, visited the Google’s Data Centre site at Mudasarlova, where large scale tree felling is reportedly underway.Addressing the media after the inspection, CPI(M) leader K. Lokanadham accused the NDA government of disregarding environmental concerns. He expressed concern over the project’s proximity to the Mudasarlova Reservoir and park, and warned that the development could severely impact the reservoir’s catchment area and reduce water availability.He highlighted that nearly one lakh families in the Arilova region depend on water supplied from the reservoir and questioned how the government would ensure uninterrupted water supply if the project proceeds.“The government is already struggling to provide even half an hour of water supply daily to residents.
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