Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Tribal Protests Hydroelectric Projects in Alluri District
Imagine the government wants to build a big power plant that needs water from your village.
But the people in the village don't want it.
They are worried it will make them move away and take away their homes and way of life.
They are angry about a government order that allows this project.
The people, including some leaders, went to where the project is planned and burned the order to show they disagree.
They say the project is unfair because the government didn't ask them first.
They're afraid this is just the beginning, as more projects are planned.
They want the government to stop the projects and protect their homes.
Tribal residents protested against Government Order No. 51, which sanctions hydroelectric projects.
The protest took place in the Pedakota area of the Alluri Seetharama Raju district.
CPM leaders participated, burning a copy of the order and criticizing the project.
The 900 MW pumped storage power project, planned between 2019-2025, has raised displacement fears.
Protesters demand cancellation, citing threats to tribal livelihoods and constitutional protections.
- Who
- Tribal residents, CPM leaders, and villagers.
- What
- Protest against Government Order No. 51 and proposed hydroelectric projects.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Pedakota area of Alluri Seetharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To demand the cancellation of projects and protect tribal livelihoods.
Tribal Residents & CPM Leaders
Unspecified
Project Approval
Tribal Residents & CPM Leaders
Hydroelectric projects threaten livelihoods and require cancellation.
Unspecified
No opposing view presented in the article.
- Protest Location
- Pedakota, ASR district
- Government Order
- No. 51
- Project Type
- Hydroelectric
- Project Capacity
- 900 MW
- Project Timeline
- 2019-2025