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Indian government misrepresenting the facts on Jaitapur nuclear plant plan?

The report noted that notification of the region from high severity earthquake zone to moderate seismic severity zone had led to the perception that the government was hiding and misrepresenting facts…….

Study calls for nuke plant pause SATISH NANDGAONKAR, The Telegraph – Calcutta (Kolkata) Mumbai, Dec. 28: A social impact assessment report has slammed the 9900MW Jaitapur nuclear power park proposed in coastal Konkan, saying it would have a negative social and environmental impact on nearby villages.

The 40-page report, compiled by a disaster management centre of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, has analysed the social impact the project would have on seven villages where the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd will acquire about 968 hectares.

The project, to be built in collaboration with French company Areva, would have six 1650MW reactors which would be commissioned in a phased manner beginning 2018.

TISS researchers used primary and secondary sources of information on nine parameters including livelihood, land, agriculture, horticulture, natural resources and health…………The report said that contrary to the NPCIL claim that barren land would be used for the project, much of the land was being used for agriculture, horticulture and grazing purposes…………

The report continued: “People have reason to believe that the government reports are forged resulting in loss of investments and benefits to people.”

The report said the fishing community feared the release of hot water from the plant into the sea would seriously impact their livelihoods. It said the villagers perceived a strong impact on their health. “With regard to the impact on health, people perceive that a nuclear power plant is more dangerous than coal power plants….

The company has promised regular health check-ups in the area. Instead of reducing fear, it has added to the people’s perception of risk. People question the need for health check-ups if the government is sure that there will be no health impacts.”

The report noted that notification of the region from high severity earthquake zone to moderate seismic severity zone had led to the perception that the government was hiding and misrepresenting facts…….

The Telegraph – Calcutta (Kolkata) | Nation | Study calls for nuke plant pause

December 29, 2010 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | India, secrets,lies and civil liberties