8 months ago
Karbi villagers oppose transmission towers in Nartap
People from 13 villages in the Nartap area are upset because the government wants to build big electricity towers through their homes and farms.
They say this will take away their land, which they have lived on for generations, and it might not be safe.
They also worry about their special cultural places.
The villagers have asked the government to stop the plan and find a different place for the towers.
They say they will protest if the government doesn't listen to them.
Residents of 13 Karbi villages oppose high-voltage transmission towers through their settlements.
Project involves 400/220/132/33 KV transmission lines through densely populated agrarian belt.
Villagers allege alignment threatens agricultural land, residential areas, and sacred cultural sites.
Protesters reject compensation offers, asserting land security and cultural heritage cannot be replaced.
Amri Karbi Students’ Union submitted memorandum demanding rerouting and dialogue with authorities.
- Who
- Residents of 13 Karbi-dominated villages in Nartap area
- What
- Opposition to high-voltage transmission towers
- Where
- Nartap area, Sonapur Revenue Circle
- When
- January 4
- Why
- Concerns over land, livelihood, safety, and cultural heritage
Key facts
- Location
- Nartap area, Sonapur Revenue Circle
- Project Details
- 400/220/132/33 KV high-voltage transmission lines
- Affected Villages
- 13 Karbi-dominated villages
- Proposed Corridor
- Chamata to Byrnihat
- Key Concerns
- Land loss, livelihood, public safety, cultural heritage
- Action Taken
- Memorandum submitted to Co-District Commissioner
- Protesters' Stance
- Demand rerouting and dialogue
Quotes
Ramen Kathar
General Secretary of the Amri Karbi Students’ Union
“We are not opposed to development, but we will not accept development imposed at the cost of indigenous land, lives and culture. The proposed alignment is arbitrary and unjust. If the authorities ignore our legitimate concerns and proceed without consultation, we will be forced to intensify democratic protests.”
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