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In Photos: Karjat bandh protests tree felling for 3,000-MW pumped storage project

Updated On: 02 November, 2026 02:49 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Residents of Karjat observed a bandh on Monday to protest against the felling of trees for the proposed 3,000-MW pumped storage project in the region. (Written by Ranjeet Jadhav) (Pics/Special Arrangement)

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Pic/Special Arrangement
Pic/Special Arrangement
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The project is expected to require the felling of 32,490 trees, triggering opposition from local residents and environmental groups.
The project is expected to require the felling of 32,490 trees, triggering opposition from local residents and environmental groups.
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The proposed Saidongar I Karjat Off-Stream Open Loop Pumped Storage Project is spread across four villages — Pali, Kotal Khalati, Saidongar and Dhak — in Karjat taluka.
The proposed Saidongar I Karjat Off-Stream Open Loop Pumped Storage Project is spread across four villages — Pali, Kotal Khalati, Saidongar and Dhak — in Karjat taluka.
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According to official documents, the project requires the diversion of 233 hectares of forest land.
According to official documents, the project requires the diversion of 233 hectares of forest land.
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This includes 197.0272 hectares of reserved forest, 26.066 hectares of private forest and 9.9068 hectares of protected forest.
This includes 197.0272 hectares of reserved forest, 26.066 hectares of private forest and 9.9068 hectares of protected forest.
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The move has triggered concerns among environmentalists over the impact on the region’s rich biodiversity.
The move has triggered concerns among environmentalists over the impact on the region’s rich biodiversity.

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