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NDJ Subject Files No.43
I. Subject Files, 1976-2016
B. Tehri Dam Project, 1980-2013 (i) Sunderlal Bahuguna, 1980-2003
1980
The file contains writings on Richard St. Barbe Baker by Sunderlal Bahuguna: Includes drafts of chapters contributed to a book on Richard St. Barbe Baker titled Richard St. Barbe Baker: Man of the Trees - A Centenary Tribute (1989). Includes photographs of Sarla Behn and Barbe Baker with Sunderlal Bahuguna.
Richard St. Barbe Baker; Man of Tress; Centenary Tribute; Sarla Behn
English
60 pp.
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NDJ Subject Files No.44
I. Subject Files, 1976-2016
B. Tehri Dam Project, 1980-2013 (i) Sunderlal Bahuguna, 1980-2003
1987
Papers related to Sunderlal Bahuguna�s fast against Tehri Dam and his involvement in other environmental causes. The file contains Sunderlal Bahguna�s statements on movement for closure of Nahi- Barkot mine and the conclusion of his prayerful fast on 12th April, 1992; a declaration of the Save Himalaya movement calling for a Himalaya policy; Tehri Action Group - South-South Solidarity update on Bahuguna�s fast, etc.
Sunderlal Bahuguna's fast; Nahi-Barkot mine; Save Himalaya movement; Tehri Action Group
English & Hindi
21 pp.
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NDJ Subject Files No.45
I. Subject Files, 1976-2016
B. Tehri Dam Project, 1980-2013 (i) Sunderlal Bahuguna, 1980-2003
Mar-96
Correspondence among Sunderlal Bahuguna, former Prime Ministers (Narasimha Rao, H.D. Deve Gowda and Atal Bihari Vajpayee), Nicholas Hildyard, N.D. Jayal and others regarding safety aspects of Tehri Dam, impending displacement by Tehri Dam Project, review of Tehri Dam by an independent committee, proposed names for the committee, progress of Sunderlal Bahuguna�s fast and concerns related t0 his health, formulation of a national Himalayan policy, CBI raid on THDC office, etc. Includes letters from N.D. Jayal to P. Abraham, Patrick McCully, Edward Goldsmith, Nicholas Hildyard, Paul Wolvekamp, Ramesh Chander and others regarding constitution of group of experts to review safety of Tehri Dam, end of Sunderlal Bahuguna�s fast and PM�s (H.D. Deve Gowda) assurance regarding independent review of Tehri Dam Project, questioning of rationale behind composition of expert committee on Tehri Dam. Also, includes a note by N.D. Jayal on �Tehri Dam- An Unsafe and Non-Viable Project,� a handwritten note on �Proposed Names for Environmental and Rehabilitation Committee,� issues of Bhagirathi Ki Pukar on Tehri Dam and Ganga and Himalaya, etc.
Narasimha Rao; Atal Bihari Vajpayee; National Himalayan policy; THDC office; Bhagirathi ki Pukar
English
101 pp.
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NDJ Subject Files No.46
I. Subject Files, 1976-2016
B. Tehri Dam Project, 1980-2013 (ii) Draft Documents,Studies/Plans &Research Papers, 1981-2000
Jul-81
Minutes of meeting regarding, �Interim recommendations of Tehri Working Group as well as issues related with Cumulative Environmental Impact Assessment of River Valley Projects in Ganga Valley�.
Interim recommendations; Tehri Working Group; Cumulative Environmental Impact; Ganga river valley Projects
English
8 pp.
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NDJ Subject Files No.47
I. Subject Files, 1976-2016
B. Tehri Dam Project, 1980-2013 (ii) Draft Documents,Studies/Plans &Research Papers, 1981-2000
Aug-84
Minutes of meeting regarding, �Implementation of Tehri Dam Project as a Joint Venture between the Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh.�
Joint venture; Government of India; Government of Uttar Pradesh; Implementation of Tehri Dam Project
English
5 pp.
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