The emergence of the largest Solar Power Plant in Karnataka – a Microscopic Analysis
J. Environ. Nanotechnol., Volume 8, No 1 (2019) pp. 47-51
Abstract
In this paper, with a specific focus on the largest solar producing plant, many inter-related issues at the field level were explored. This project, unlike many other developmental projects, did not attract resistance from the local communities. Every effort was made to convince the landholders to agree to a long-term contract termed to be successful models, particularly in the solar energy sector. At the same time, the field-level investigation has revealed that farmers have some apprehension over the long-term contract. It was not an exaggeration to reveal that the project brought out significant economic security and ultimately reduced outmigration. On the other hand, there were chances for negative environmental impacts on local biodiversity. Also, a few farmers who leased out the land parcels expressed the fear that at times of emergency during financial requirements, the land cannot be either sold or mortgaged; also, there were apprehensions that the local socio-cultural milieu is likely to be affected and dismantled in the long run. After careful examination, a few points have been suggested for both the policymakers and the farmer households to have conflict-free contracts in the project zone.
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