EPG Raises Environmental Concerns Over Srinagar-Pahalgam Road Project
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EPG Raises Environmental Concerns Over Srinagar-Pahalgam Road Project

The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has voiced strong opposition to the proposed Srinagar-Pahalgam road via Khrew, warning of severe ecological damage and biodiversity loss. The project, which involves felling 845 trees and acquiring 108 kanals of forest land, has raised alarms among environmentalists who argue that the environmental costs far outweigh the benefits, including a 30-kilometre reduction in travel distance. 

With two existing roads already linking Srinagar and Pahalgam, the EPG questions the necessity of a third route. The group also warns that tunneling alternatives could weaken rock formations, disrupt water sources, and pose significant risks in the seismically active Zone 5. Citing past environmental disasters in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the EPG urges authorities to reconsider before proceeding. 

The proposed road is expected to cut through the Notified Wildlife Sanctuary at Tral, threatening local flora, fauna, and natural water cycles. While the project is being promoted as a boost for tourism and employment, the EPG stresses that Kashmir’s natural beauty is its greatest asset and must be preserved for sustainable development. 

The group has called for an immediate halt to the project until a comprehensive environmental impact assessment is conducted. Additionally, the project requires Supreme Court clearance before any construction can begin. 

(kashmirlife)        

The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has voiced strong opposition to the proposed Srinagar-Pahalgam road via Khrew, warning of severe ecological damage and biodiversity loss. The project, which involves felling 845 trees and acquiring 108 kanals of forest land, has raised alarms among environmentalists who argue that the environmental costs far outweigh the benefits, including a 30-kilometre reduction in travel distance. With two existing roads already linking Srinagar and Pahalgam, the EPG questions the necessity of a third route. The group also warns that tunneling alternatives could weaken rock formations, disrupt water sources, and pose significant risks in the seismically active Zone 5. Citing past environmental disasters in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the EPG urges authorities to reconsider before proceeding. The proposed road is expected to cut through the Notified Wildlife Sanctuary at Tral, threatening local flora, fauna, and natural water cycles. While the project is being promoted as a boost for tourism and employment, the EPG stresses that Kashmir’s natural beauty is its greatest asset and must be preserved for sustainable development. The group has called for an immediate halt to the project until a comprehensive environmental impact assessment is conducted. Additionally, the project requires Supreme Court clearance before any construction can begin. (kashmirlife)        

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