Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Adivasi JAC Demands Cancellation of Upper Sileru Land Diversion
The Andhra Pradesh Adivasi Joint Action Committee (JAC) is protesting against the government's approval of land diversion for the Upper Sileru Pumped Storage Hydropower Project.
They want the approval canceled because they believe the project will harm tribal communities without their consent.
The JAC also opposes the plan to do compensatory afforestation in a different district.
The government, however, has approved the project, which is planned to be built by APGenco and possibly transferred to the Adani Group.
The JAC warns of intensified protests if their demands are not met.
The Andhra Pradesh Adivasi Joint Action Committee (JAC) demands the cancellation of land diversion approvals for the Upper Sileru Pumped Storage Hydropower Project.
The project involves the diversion of 128.61 hectares of forest land in Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district.
The JAC alleges that the land is being acquired for eventual transfer to the Adani Group.
The JAC opposes the proposal to undertake compensatory afforestation in Sri Sathya Sai district instead of the affected area.
The JAC warns of intensified protests if the government does not withdraw the approval.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Adivasi Joint Action Committee (JAC), Andhra Pradesh Government
- What
- Demand for cancellation of land diversion approval for the Upper Sileru Pumped Storage Hydropower Project
- When
- Approval granted on July 24
- Where
- Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Adivasi communities oppose the project due to concerns over land diversion and lack of consent
Adivasi JAC
Andhra Pradesh Government
Land Diversion Approval
Adivasi JAC
The Adivasi JAC demands the immediate cancellation of land diversion approvals for the Upper Sileru Pumped Storage Hydropower Project, alleging it affects tribal communities without their consent.
Andhra Pradesh Government
The Andhra Pradesh Government granted approval for the land diversion, enabling the project to proceed.
Compensatory Afforestation
Adivasi JAC
The Adivasi JAC opposes the proposal to undertake compensatory afforestation in Sri Sathya Sai district instead of the affected area.
Andhra Pradesh Government
The government has approved compensatory afforestation in Sri Sathya Sai district.
- Project Name
- Upper Sileru Pumped Storage Hydropower Project
- Location
- Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district, Andhra Pradesh
- Land Diversion Approval
- G.O. No. 29
- Land Area
- 128.61 hectares
- Approval Date
- July 24
- Proposed Capacity
- 9x150 MW
- Organizations Involved
- APGenco, Adani Group