Archive · 21 Aug 2025
BJD Seeks Review of Polavaram Project's Tribal Clearance
The BJD, a political party, is asking the government to re-examine the plan for the Polavaram project, a big water project.
They're worried it will flood parts of Odisha, affecting tribal communities.
They want a new study on how the project will impact the area and want to make sure that the people of Odisha are safe and that their land isn't flooded.
The party is against the project and wants the government to consult with local tribal communities and to halt construction until concerns are addressed.
BJD urged the Union Tribal Affairs Ministry to revisit R&R clearance for the Polavaram project.
The BJD cited threats to tribal families in Odisha's Malkangiri district.
The project could trigger large-scale submergence and displace tribal communities.
The BJD demanded a comprehensive backwater impact study and direct consultation with affected communities.
The party opposed the unauthorized Polavaram-Banakacherla link project.
- Who
- BJD, Union Tribal Affairs Ministry, and tribal communities in Odisha.
- What
- BJD urged the Union Tribal Affairs Ministry to review R&R clearance for the Polavaram project.
- When
- Thursday, after a delegation met with Union ministers.
- Where
- New Delhi, and Malkangiri district, Odisha.
- Why
- To address concerns about potential displacement and submergence of tribal communities due to the Polavaram project.
BJD/Odisha Concerns
Centre/Project Proponents' Stance
Submergence and Displacement
BJD/Odisha Concerns
The project will cause significant submergence in Odisha's Malkangiri district, displacing vulnerable tribal communities.
Centre/Project Proponents' Stance
The project is a national project.
Consultation and Project Design
BJD/Odisha Concerns
Inadequate consultation with Odisha regarding project design changes and R&R plans.
Centre/Project Proponents' Stance
The project aims to provide irrigation and other benefits.
- Project
- Polavaram
- Concerned Party
- BJD
- Location of concern
- Malkangiri district, Odisha
- Ministry addressed
- Union Tribal Affairs Ministry
- Original Spillway Discharge Capacity
- 36 lakh cusecs
- Revised Spillway Discharge Capacity
- 50 lakh cusecs
- National Project
- Yes
