Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Rajasthan Villagers Protest Solar Farm Tree Cutting
People in Rajasthan are upset because they believe solar companies are cutting down trees, including the state's special Khejri trees, to build solar farms.
These trees are important for the environment and are part of the area's culture.
A local politician is supporting the villagers.
The solar companies are building on land where water collects, which is used by animals.
A group that supports solar energy says the politician is causing problems for their projects.
Villagers in Rajasthan are protesting the alleged cutting and burning of Khejri trees by solar companies.
MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati has joined the protests, accusing companies of environmental damage.
Solar companies are reportedly constructing boundary walls and cutting trees on leased land.
The land where the activity occurs is in the Khadin area, important for water storage during droughts.
The National Solar Energy Federation alleges that the MLA is obstructing renewable energy projects.
- Who
- Villagers, MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati, and solar companies.
- What
- Protests against alleged cutting and burning of Khejri trees by solar companies.
- When
- The protests have been going on for a couple of days.
- Where
- Bariyada and Khodal villages in Barmer, Rajasthan.
- Why
- Villagers are protesting the alleged environmental damage caused by solar companies.
Villagers/MLA
Solar Energy Federation
Environmental Concerns vs. Renewable Energy
Villagers/MLA
Solar companies are damaging the environment by cutting down trees, including Khejri trees which are crucial to the area's biodiversity and are a cultural symbol.
Solar Energy Federation
The MLA is causing delays in setting up renewable energy projects.
- Location
- Barmer, Rajasthan
- Affected Trees
- Khejri trees
- Protesting Groups
- Villagers and MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati
- Contested Activity
- Cutting and burning of trees by solar companies
- Land Type
- Khadin area