Environmentalists have
turned red over the developmental works being planned atop Chamundi
Hills, and are planing to file a Public Interest Litigation.
Speaking to Express,
several environmentalists said that there is no need to develop
Chamundi Hills on the lines of Tirupati, and they strongly oppose the
proposal to build multiple lanes or take up construction of
dormitories and multi-parking facilities etc atop hills.
“The proposed
construction works destroys the already fragile ecosystem of the
Hills which in recent times has been affected by drought and forest
fires. Putting up multi-lane road along the slope requires removing
forest cover destroys the forest and is against conservation of green
cover. The flora and fauna in the regions will be further threatened
with the increasing environment pollution,” was the concern
expressed by the environmentalists.
Naturalist Manu said that
more than 130 species birds are nesting in Chamundi Hill. With added
pollution due to increased carbon dioxide emission by vehicles, it
will severely affect not only the flora and fauna but also certain
exotic species of plants in the Hill. With decrease in green cover,
wild cats like leopards are forced to move out of their habitat
resulting in human-animal conflict.
MGP President Chandra
Prakash says, 'This will surely going to be a Road to Ruins as for as
Chamundi Hill is concerned. There is no need for another four-lane,
since there are more than four roads leading to Hill and certain
roads can be declared one way for reducing the traffic. The proposed
multi-parking can be shifted to the foot of Chamundi Hill. Being
hardly 13 kms away from city, there is no need to construct a
dormitories atop the Hills. MGP is planning to file a PIL.'
A regular hill climber
Shankari said the recent constructions going on in the name of
development works has destroyed every know heritage symbol of Mysuru
which is a dangerous and this is not a way to retain the heritage and
beauty. Tourist flock Hill, to enjoy the scenic beauty, this
initiatives will not promote tourism.'
MGP member Bhamy Shenoy
says: 'Its shocking that CM Siddaramaiah being Mysorean has approved
the construction of a four lane highway for Chamundi Hills. With
impact of climate change, awareness on conservation of environment
has increased. Instead of preserving the natural beauty of a place
like Chamundi Hill, the government is destructing the beauty. I
request CM to stop the development works.
Highlights
* CM Siddaramaiah had laid
foundation for various development works at the the Chamundi Hill at
the cost of Rs 79.90 crores
* Environmentalists say
the environmentally unfriendly construction planned atop hill will
mar the beauty of heritage city.
* Concerned citizens
suggest prohibiting any private vehicle going up the hills and
providing only bus service for the pilgrims, as done during Aashada.
* MGP finding out legal
remedy available to this malady. It has invited environmental
activists and lovers of Mysuru to join with its efforts to save
Mysore and send suggestions to mygrapa@gmail.com
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