Problems at Sabarimala Shrine
Rajya Sabha
A short term Plan till 2015 and a long term Plan till 2050 have also been envisaged for the Sabarimala shrine. The problems include lack of clean drinking water, hygienic food, medical facilities, shelters, dormitories, toilets; absence of shelters for sleeping at nights along the hilly footpath and narrow tracts unable to contain massive flow of pilgrims on their journey uphill. Concerns have also been expressed by environmentalists for protection of the fragile eco-system while carrying out developmental works in the areas.
The Master Plan prepared by M/s I L & F S Ecosmart India Limited was approved by the State Government of Kerala on 3rd May, 2007. The Master Plan was prepared after examining the comments from all stake holders. The State Government of Kerala has also constituted Working Level Committee and Apex Level Committee for the implementation of the Master Plan.
Minister of State for the Ministry of Environment and Forests (Independent charge) Shri Jairam Ramesh replied in a written question by Dr. K. Malaisamy in Rajya Sabha today.
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(Release ID :51425)