Environmental group welcomes court order on halting PRASHAD works atop Chamundi Hill
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The Karnataka High Court issued an interim order halting PRASHAD scheme works on Chamundi Hill following concerns from environmental groups and devotees regarding ecological and cultural impacts.
Background
The Karnataka High Court stayed construction works under the PRASHAD scheme on Chamundi Hill in Mysuru. The environmental group 'Parisarakkaagi Naavu' and petitioner Pramoda Devi Wadiyar opposed the project due to its impact on the hill's ecology and heritage.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceChamundi Hill is located in Mysuru, Karnataka
- SchemePRASHAD: A government scheme for infrastructure/development works
- BodyKarnataka High Court: State judicial body overseeing environmental and administrative matters
For Mains
Q. Discuss the conflict between infrastructure development under schemes like PRASHAD and the preservation of ecological and cultural heritage in sensitive zones.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological degradation: Irreversible damage to hill biodiversity and local micro-climates
- Regulatory oversight: Lack of rigorous environmental impact assessments (EIA) for heritage sites
- Public participation: Exclusion of local devotees and environmental groups from land allocation decisions
Keywords: Ecological preservation · Heritage conservation · Environmental Impact Assessment · Sustainable development · Judicial activism
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