The proposed 1,200 MW hydropower project on the Lohit River in Arunachal Pradesh has raised concerns over the survival of the White-bellied Heron (Ardea insignis), one of the world’s rarest and most threatened bird species, due to potential habitat loss and ecological disruption.
The White-bellied Heron is the second-largest heron in the world and is known for its elusive nature. Conservationists have stressed the need to balance infrastructure development with the protection of this critically endangered species and its riverine habitat.
APSC Relevance: Environment; Biodiversity.
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