Farmers oppose overhead power line project through agricultural lands
Farmers across Salem, Erode, and Namakkal districts submitted petitions to collectors opposing the high-voltage power line project passing through agricultural land, citing permanent damage to farmland and health concerns.
Farmers from Salem, Erode, and Namakkal districts have petitioned their respective collectors, opposing the proposed high-voltage power line project connecting Ariyalur in Kallakurichi to Kavuthampalayam in Tiruppur district. The farmers argue that the current route alignment through agricultural fields will lead to permanent loss of land and damage to livelihoods.
The Tamilaga Vivasayigal Padhukappu Sangam, led by district secretary Suresh, submitted the petition in Salem. They stated that electromagnetic waves from high-voltage towers would affect human health and crop growth. They urged the administration to reroute the lines along highways or lay underground cables, emphasizing the need for public consultations before proceeding with the project.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai