Vedanta Oil Exploration in Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary
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Vedanta Group has proposed to drill for oil and gas in a site located near the eco-sensitive zone of the Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, which has sparked a debate over land ownership and environmental concerns. The project has received approval from the central wildlife panel despite opposition from local communities and environmentalists.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Oil and Gas
- Location
- Jorhat, Assam, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Scroll
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Original status | Awarded |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Vedanta Group has proposed to drill for oil and gas in a site located near the eco-sensitive zone of the Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, which has sparked a debate over land ownership and environmental concerns. The project has received approval from the central wildlife panel despite opposition from local communities and environmentalists. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | Assam |
City | Jorhat |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas |
Article published date | 2025-02-14 |
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