palakkad small hydro company is planning the 2x500 kw palakkuzhi mini hydro electric project at thindillam water falls, dist. palakkad, kerala on 7 acres of acquired land. the estimated cost of the project is rs. 130 million. the project is waiting for forest clearance. tender for construction work will be floated after the receipt of forest clearance. the project is expected to be completed in 2 years from zero date. according to forest clearance sources, the company has applied for diversion of 0.3 hectares of forest land required for the project for a period of 25 years. [info as of: mar. 16]
