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Environmentalists protest Google and Adani data centre project in Andhra Pradesh

Environmentalists in Visakhapatnam are protesting a 15 billion dollar data centre project involving Google and Adani, citing concerns over water usage and environmental impact. Protesters held a march and filed a legal challenge in the Andhra Pradesh High Court, arguing that the development threatens local water supplies and wildlife. The state government has denied claims that the project was fast-tracked without proper risk assessment, maintaining that the development is transformational for the region.

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What Happened

Environmentalists in Visakhapatnam recently held a protest march against a planned data centre project involving Google and Adani. Participants carried placards and wore symbolic handcuffs to express concerns regarding the potential impact of the facility on local water levels and the surrounding environment. The opposition has escalated to the Andhra Pradesh High Court, which has directed the state government to file a response to the allegations raised by the activists.

The project represents a 15 billion dollar investment and is considered a significant development by the state government. While the government has denied claims that the project was fast-tracked without adequate environmental scrutiny, the legal challenges and public opposition present a hurdle for the initiative. The state government has stated that it respects the democratic right to protest and is open to discussing concerns if they are found to have merit.

Key Facts

  1. The data centre project is a 15 billion dollar investment involving Google and Adani.
  2. Protesters in Visakhapatnam expressed concerns about the project's impact on water supplies and wildlife.
  3. A legal challenge against the project has been filed in the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
  4. The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered the state government to respond to the environmentalists' allegations.
  5. The state government has denied that the project was fast-tracked without weighing environmental risks.

The Timeline2

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  1. 6 Aug

    1. DHDeccan Herald
      Google-Adani's $15 billion data centre project in Andhra Pradesh battles water, wildlife concerns
    2. SBsambad
      India data centre project: ଗୁଗଲ ଡାଟା ସେଣ୍ଟର ପ୍ରକଳ୍ପକୁ ବିରୋଧ

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