The green cost: Close to 2 lakh trees likely to be felled for Bidadi AI Township (opens original article in a new tab)

The Bidadi AI Township project will require felling nearly 2 lakh trees and crops, prompting farmer protests over environmental and livelihood impacts, with compensation plans based on tree criteria.

• Nearly 2 lakh trees and various crops will be felled for Bidadi AI Township project
• Farmers protest against green cover destruction and loss of livelihood
• GBDA offers compensation for trees based on criteria like age and yield