The document discusses the impacts of existing and proposed hydropower projects on the Ganga river in India. It summarizes that existing projects like Maneri Bhali have dried water sources and caused health impacts in surrounding villages. Proposed projects like Loharinag-Pala would further endanger the Himalayan ecosystem by obstructing wildlife migration and increasing risks of landslides. The document argues all dams on the Ganga should be scrapped and the river maintained in its natural free-flowing state to preserve the ecological balance of the region.

1. Ganga The national river – Now a disappearing river

10. Dried water sourcees – after effects of Maneri Bhali 2 These are dried water sources in Deoli

12. Case of Visnugad power project - Joshimath

13. Chai gaon - Joshimath

15. Decreased production of electricity

20. The RTI’s enquiring the Glacier study In 2006 – the study was given to NIH In 2007 – it was not completed/ submitted by NIH In 2009 – it was declared that the need for the study has been withdrawn long back

22. Excessive blasting – cracks – Therang – site for LHP Power house

24. Dried water sources – Loharinag-Pala HURI Completely dried sources: Pangraya khal Nargad There were 7 water mills that used to run in the village, now only 1 SALANG Out of many sources of water, only 1-2 are left

30. Muck dumping in Ganga

34. Uncontrolled Blasting at Loharinag Pala & cracks in villages in vicinity

36. Based on the study it is pretty clear that the loss incurred by the entire village outweighs the projected gain by the NTPC. For the remaining many years the land that is lost to the project will bear the pain & the damage is irreparable & incomparable.

42. Trickle of water Just After Maneri Bhali(I)

43. Stagnant Ganga Water and dry river bed up to 14 km. downstream of Maneri bhali(I)

44. After Maneri Bhali(II)

45. Downstream of Maneri Bhali(II) up to 30 km. joins Tehri Dam.