bedthi campaign in karnataka was unertaken to protest against ?
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Name: Bedthi Campaign
Place: Karnataka Year: 1979
Against whom: Government
Leaders: Local farmers and eminent scientists from Bangalore
HANDOUT 3 - SOCIAL ISSUES
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Causes: The hydroelectric project would have submerged tracts of forests and prosperous areca nut,
cardamom and pepper gardens. The area to be submerged was 9,800 hectares of agricultural and forest
land, and 25 villages would have to be relocated.
Mode of protest: Campaigns
Result: The hydroelectric project was abandoned after environmental protests
The Karnataka Power Corporation (KPCL) took up the hydro power plant across the Bedthi river,
situated south of river Kali and north of river Sharavathi, after obtaining the required clearances in
1979
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