State-run Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited has paid Rs 433 crores as compensation to Forest Department for diversion of forest land for Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Power project. The compensation includes diversion of forest land on the right bank of Marusadar river, land of Kishtwar high altitude national park and a corpus fund for protection and conservation of wildlife, an officer of the state Power Department said.
Rs 17.80 crores have been paid to the Forest Department for diversion of 164.66 hectares of forest land on the right bank of Marusadar river along with compensation for afforestation and trees, he said.
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