Torrent Power says 3,000-MW Karjat project is outside sanctuary
In short
Torrent Power said its 3,000-MW Karjat pumped storage project is outside Bhimashankar Sanctuary. The company said the project will help Maharashtra’s power supply and make the grid steadier as more solar and renewable energy is added.
It also denied reports of tree felling inside the sanctuary. The report does not say when the project will be built or whether any official review is still under way.
What the reporting says
Torrent Power said its 3,000-MW Karjat pumped storage project is outside Bhimashankar Sanctuary. The Economic Times Foreign Trade summary says the company also said the project would supply power to Maharashtra, support grid stability as renewable energy rises, and reduce reliance on coal-fired generation during evening peak hours. It also rejected reports of tree felling inside the sanctuary, but no independent confirmation is provided.
Why it matters
Torrent Power said its 3,000-MW Karjat pumped storage project lies outside Bhimashankar Sanctuary and would supply power to Maharashtra. According to the summary, the company said the project should help grid stability as renewable energy grows and cut reliance on coal-fired generation during evening peak hours. It also rejected reports of tree felling inside the sanctuary. The reporting does not confirm regulatory approval or construction timing.