SaralnamaNOTICE: The proposed Dahegaon-Gowari coal mining project in Nagpur district, Maharashtra faces opposition from Chhattisgarh. Padma Shri Shamshad Begum wrote to the President, calling the public hearing flawed. She claims it violated government rules and ignored villagers' rights. The project may displace 10 villages and affect 20,000 people directly. Activist Yogesh Aneja warns it could impact over 1 million lives and damage water sources. Villagers' objections were ignored and panchayat NOCs not obtained. The hearing was held after 95% project work was complete, raising concerns about proper procedures. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 19:11 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- NOTICE: The proposed Dahegaon-Gowari coal mining project in Nagpur district, Maharashtra faces opposition from Chhattisgarh
- Padma Shri Shamshad Begum wrote to the President, calling the 10 Sept public hearing flawed
- She claims it violated government rules and ignored villagers' rights