According to the H.P. Economic Survey 2016–17, which of the following Hydro Electric Power Projects has been abandoned because it falls in a Wildlife Sanctuary?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Chiroti Saichu
Explanation:
· The Chiroti Saichu Hydro Electric Project was abandoned by the Himachal Pradesh government as it fell within the boundaries of a Wildlife Sanctuary.
· The H.P. Economic Survey 2016-17 highlighted the cancellation of several projects due to environmental and forest clearance issues.
· The project was located in the Chamba district (Pangi valley region).
· Protection of biodiversity and ecological corridors is a primary reason for the abandonment of small and medium hydro projects in the state's high-altitude regions.
Information Booster:
· Himachal Pradesh has an estimated hydro potential of about 27,436 MW, out of which approx 10,519 MW has been harnessed so far.
· The state government has a policy to reserve projects up to 2 MW exclusively for Himachali entrepreneurs.
Additional Knowledge: (a) Lujai: (Option a)
· A project located in the Chenab basin (Chamba).
(b) Khab: (Option b)
· A proposed major project on the Sutlej river in Kinnaur, near the Tibetan border.
(d) Thana Plaun: (Option d)
· A project located on the Beas river in the Mandi district.