Public hearing on Kyori power plant deferred

VIZIANAGARAM: Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) has postponed the public hearing on the proposed 120 MW thermal power plant by Hyderabadbased Kyori power plant at Veldur village in Vizianagaram district, due to protests by locals and NGOs. Villagers of Velduru and surrounding areas decided to submit a representation to the collector to cancel proposal of setting up power plant.
While the APPCB official R Lakshminarayana said public hearing was deferred in reponse to the request of Kyori power plant, the MD S Rudra Raju said they have nothing to do with postponment of the public hearing.