Environmental activist warns about dangers of nuclear power station in Koppal. Hubballi News – Newz9

Kopal: Dr Sadananda Heggadalamathan environmental activist from Kotturu in the Vijayanagar district, offered detailed statistical information, warning towards the institution of nuclear power amenities in areas like Koppal, citing important dangers to the native inhabitants and ecological system.
He communicated his considerations by way of e-mail to the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) Secretary, highlighting the potential destructive penalties of the proposed nuclear facility in Arashinakeri, Koppal.His suggestion favored arid areas as extra appropriate areas for such installations.
According to Dr Heggadalamath, deciding on Koppal for the nuclear facility presents quite a few challenges, together with its excessive inhabitants focus, closeness to city centres, potential radioactive publicity dangers, threats to native ecosystems, vulnerability to safety breaches, and attainable displacement of residents affecting their financial stability. .
His various proposal emphasizes desert areas, citing benefits reminiscent of minimal inhabitants publicity dangers, diminished environmental impression, enhanced safety measures, and potentialities for integration with various vitality sources like photo voltaic and wind installations. He strongly recommends the DAE withdraw the Koppal proposal and contemplate desert areas as an alternative.
Dr Heggadalamath additionally highlights the substantial land necessities for transmission infrastructure. He notes that prime-voltage traces (765 kV) want 80-100 meters for a single circuit and 100-120 meters for double-circuit techniques. Extra-high-voltage traces (1200 kV and above) require 120-150 meters for a single circuit and 150-180 meters for double-circuit configurations.
Heggadalamath asserts {that a} mere 1,200 acres of land is inadequate for a nuclear power plant. Each producing unit requires a minimal of two transmission traces, and the world that should be saved clear beneath every line is intensive. The authorities is unlikely to buy this land and might solely provide compensation between Rs 2 to 4 lakh per acre, which might create a monetary burden for the farmers.
He outlined his argument in the e-mail to the DAE Secretary, requesting that Koppal or comparable areas be faraway from consideration.