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Human Rights Forum demands suspension of data centre project approval in Adavivaram-Mudasarlova

Human Rights Forum (HRF) is calling for an immediate stop to Environmental Clearance granted for Hyperscale Data Centre project in Adavivaram-Mudasarlova, highlighting ecological risks. The organization took issue with Andhra Pradesh SEIAA's decision from June 10, arguing that it jeopardizes water security in the region and dismisses local concerns.

BRIC Team
BRIC Team
Jun 12, 2026 · 1 min read

Key Takeaways

  • The Human Rights Forum criticized the June 10 clearance for the data centre, calling it a 'brazen injustice' to local communities.
  • The project threatens the Mudasarlova reservoir, vital for the region's water security.
  • HRF highlighted that the approval ignored objections from local citizens and environmental experts.
  • The forum demands a full public disclosure of studies that informed the clearance decision.
  • HRF is calling for an independent review and a cumulative environmental impact assessment of all proposed data centre projects in the area.

Human Rights Forum (HRF) demands immediate stop to Environmental Clearance (EC) for Hyperscale Data Centre in Adavivaram-Mudasarlova. The group warns of ecological risks and flaws in appraisal process, saying approval endangers region's water security .

HRF blasted Andhra Pradesh State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) in a Friday statement, slamming June 10 decision as “brazen injustice.” They noted clearance ignored ongoing objections from locals,environmental experts,civil society groups.

Project's proximity to Mudasarlova reservoir — critical water source. Forum argued clearance order failed to address key issues: drainage patterns,groundwater recharge,watershed integrity. All vital for long-term water security.

Transparency also a major issue. HRF demands full public disclosure of studies and assessments behind clearance. And they want independent review of project,cumulative environmental impact assessment for all proposed data centers nearby. Calls for inquiry into alleged pre-clearance site activities…

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