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Anil Kakodkar Panel to Review Pune-Nashik Rail Route Near GMRT
Anil Kakodkar Panel to Review Pune-Nashik Rail Route Near GMRT
The Story in Brief
The Maharashtra government has formed a four-member committee led by former Atomic Energy Commission chairman Anil Kakodkar to study the proposed Pune-Nashik Semi-High-Speed Railway’s impact on the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope at Khodad, Pune. The review will examine electromagnetic, operational and technical effects of the original and revised alignments.
The committee will consider tunnelling, elevated corridors and limited realignment. It will also assess travel time, costs, land acquisition, connectivity and regional benefits. It is expected to consult stakeholders and submit its report within 60 days. The review follows concerns from scientific institutions about possible interference with GMRT observations.
The Indian Opinion
The review offers a practical way to balance transport development with important scientific work. Claims that the railway will certainly damage the telescope, or that every route change must be rejected, would be premature without technical evidence. The available information does not show measured interference or complete cost comparisons. A transparent expert assessment should guide the final decision.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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