Author: Department of Environment Government of India

Publisher: Department of Environment Government of India

Place: Mumbai

Keyword: Western Ghat, Hydroelectric power, Silent Valley, Ecological Impact

Abstract: Letter of Transmittal
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Summary & Conclusions
Chap I: Introduction
Chap II: Ecological Features of the Silent Valley
Chap III: Possible Impacts of the Hydel Power Project
Chap IV: Benefits from the Silent Valley Hydel Power Project and Power Needs of Kerala
Chap V: Assessment
Table I: Physical Features and Extent of Areas under Different Vegetation Types of Reasonably Well Preserved Natural Vegetation on Southern Western Ghats
Table II: Human Impact Inside Areas of Reasonably Preserved Natural Vegetation on Southern Western Ghats
Annexure I: Composition of the Joint Committee
Annexure II: Issues to be Considered for Environmental Assessment of the Silent Valley Hydel Power Project
Annexures III: References
Annexures IV: Schedule of Meeting of the Committee
Annexures V: Invites Who Presented Their Views to the Committee
List of Figures and Plates