Kovvada People have the Right to Know :
1) Has the Site for KNPP been approved by AERB, in accordance with Regulatory Consenting Process based on AERB Safety Code?
The. Govt. of India (DAE) is reported to have accorded “In-Principal” approval for setting up Kovvada NPP for 6 x,1000 MWe (LWRs), by constituting a Site Selection Committee (SSC) chaired by CMD, NPCIL, apparently with out “Siting Approval “ by AERB, which is very elaborate & complex exercise, involving study of enormous amount of field data
2) Does KNPP Site conform to “Population Considerations” stipulated for Site Selection?
The Sites with low population densities up to radial distance of 30 KM are to be preferred for NPP and the population within radius of 10 KM of NPP should be less than 2/3 of the State average with no population centers of more than 10,000 within 10 KM.
The proposed KNPP Site, on an area of 775.51 Hectors, including 265.89 Hectors of private land, is Fenced and Prohibited Area up to radial distance of 1.5 KM, called Exclusive Zone (EZ). There are 5 villages/habitations (Ramacendrapuram, Gudem, Kotapalem, Tekkali, and Jiru Kovvada) with 862 households, having population of about 3,500 in the proposed Exclusive Zone of Kowada NPP, with South West Corner of the Site appears to be falling under CRZ Area.
The area from 1.5KM to 5.0 KM from KNPP site, called Sterilized Zone (SZ) (Restricted Area), in which no new activity is permitted and the existing activities, people, structures continue to remain. Total population in Sterilized Zone should be small, say less than 20,000. But there are 42 villages/habitations with about 6700 households, having total population of about 30,000 in the proposed Sterilized Zone (1.5 to 5.0 km) of KNPP.
The area up to radial distance of 16 KM from KNPP, which is called Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ), has 108 habitations, with 17,000 households and population of 71,4000 (excluding Exclusive Zone and including Sterilized Zone ) to be evacuated in the likely event of emergency. This area may have to be extended as KNPP is going to have 6 x, 1000 MWe (LWRs) and in the light of Fukushima experience.
3) Has DAE considered the Land-Use and Type of Houses in Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ), before according In-Principle Approval for KNPP?
The private land to an extent of 10,400 Hectors in EPZ is predominantly with intensive agricultural activities, mostly horticulture and most of the houses in EPZ may not be suitable to provide shelter in case of emergency.
4) What is the fate of 30,000 people and agricultural produce in 4600 Hectors of private land in Sterilized Zone, which is exposed to radioactive emissions / releases from routine operations of 6 Reactors, with a capacity 1000 MWe each, for the next 30 to 40 years of their operation ?
5) How is Nuclear Waste generated by KNPP going to be managed?
Are Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing Plant (NFRP),Nuclear Waste Treatment Plant (NWTP), Nuclear Waste Immobilization Plant (NWIP) and Nuclear Effluent Treatment Plant (NETP) proposed to be set up at KNPP Site at a latter date , if so their likely adverse impacts on people and agriculture in the area ?
6) What are the contents of MOU/ Agreement between the KNPP Operator- NPCIL- and the American Equipment Supplier for KNPP, on Nuclear Liability?
Stop Land Acquisition for KNPP under the “Myth of Nuclear Safety” and the “Bogy of Energy Security”, till the People of Kovvada Area are taken into confidence & satisfied on the above points at least !
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Why dont we consider as a development rather than living like illtreated and poor
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments.The Nuclear Power is an Expensive, Complicated and Hazardous way of Boiling Water to generate Steam for running a Steam Turbine driven Generator. By any stretch of imagination it cannot be termed as Development.Please try and visit the Blog "Alternatives to Nuclear Power" posted on 6 th April
ReplyDeleteThe main object is towards "Sustainable Development", which is inclusive, instead of catering for immediate and short term Greed ( Needs + Wants )of a section of the Society, by adopting wasteful, toxic and hazardous technologies and depriving and endangering the future generations.
Sir when we expect to project work will starts
ReplyDeleteThe land acquisition process has been initiated by the State Govt.The consent of the villagers will have to be taken before the actual acquisition is started.The process stipulated by AP High Court will have to be followed for conversion Agriculture Land for other purposes.
ReplyDeleteNPCIL has to get EIA Report prepared and the Environmental Public Hearing will have to be held to obtain the views of the public regarding the project, before MOEF can accord Environmental Clearance (EC) for the
Project.
NPCIL cannot start any work on the project unless EC is accorded by MOEF.
If the local communities are vigilant, as in the case of Kudankoolam NPP of NPCIL in Tamil Nadu, the work on the project is not likely to commence in the near future.
If the local communities become complacent about the project and do not raise their voice against the project at the land acquisition stage,in the Public Hearing process, it may be difficult to stop the project, once the EC is accorded by MOEF and NPCIL commences project work, just as in the case of Kudankoolam.
Arise, Awake, Till Nuclear Power Project at Kovvada is Prevented !
Capt J Rama Rao garu has taken a very good step by creating an opportunity of public opinion like this. It not only effects Srikakulam district, but also effects not less than 200Kms arial distance. that means almost some parts of orissa, srikakulam, vijayanagaram, visakhapatnam, some parts of khammam and E.Godavari can be affected by this radiation naturally and if any accident happens, nothing will be left in our hands, entire eastern part may collapse. I think some one should file a public petition in the high court or supreme court so that the project can be dragged to some more years ....in the mean while, we can try in some other ways in stopping the project.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the response.Who is that Someone to file PIL?Why not yourself ?
ReplyDeleteGood work by Capt Rama Rao, it is a tragedy that this has few followers and hits. All the people who are opposing this must follow this blog. I request Sri Rama Rao to update this blog regularly with the events about nuclear accidents around the world ( like one in japan)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments. I am doing to the best of my ability, it is up to the younger generation to carry it forward with vigor.
DeleteSir, I am a senior journalist. met you once at your residence. Now I want to make a documentary on NPP Kovvada. In this regard I need your suggestions apart from a formal interview.
DeleteAt the outset , I must apologize for the delay in responding to your posting. I am not able to keep pace with the day to day happenings, because of my age related problems.
DeleteI will be too glad to be of any assistance in your efforts. Sorry, for the delay in response.
Dear Rama Rao garu, I want to help you in getting the awareness among the people.
ReplyDeleteThank you . Spread the word among your friends and associates and write letters to District Collector Srikakulam district and AP Chief Minister.
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