Forest Nod Given to Renuka Dam; Construction to Start
RENUKA: The ₹6,947 crore Renuka multipurpose dam on the Giri River (Sirmaur district) has cleared a major hurdle with Stage-II forest clearance granted on June 4.
The project will divert 909 hectares of forest area and aims to supply drinking water to Delhi‑NCR by 2030.
Construction will include diversion tunnels and a 148 m-high rock‑fill dam. It will affect 1,508 hectares of land and 41 villages, requiring relocation of 346 families .
