The Char Dham project, a significant infrastructure development involving the removal of hillside slopes, has triggered a legal challenge from environmentalists. These advocates contend that the construction activity is causing significant damage to the surrounding ecosystem, exacerbating the risk of landslides and increased rainfall intensity. The disruption of roads and the formation of large traffic bottlenecks are also cited as concerns. The environmentalists are requesting the Supreme Court to review the project’s impact and potentially halt further development. The court will likely consider the balance between the project’s economic benefits and the potential ecological consequences.
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