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Shouldn't EIA apply to Kukke temple 'development' also?

18 June 2009 - 1:09pm — murali772
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Environment

The Minister for Housing and Endowment, Sri Krishnaiah Setty (though he has just stepped down, I am not sure the proposal will get shelved) had stated that Shree Kukke Subramanya temple, deep in the middle of dense rain forests, would be developed at a cost of Rs 180 crore, and the department has already issued work order for Rs 60 crore. For the full report in the New Indian Express, click         here

The question that arises is while small shrines in the middle of thick forests (Devare' kaadu) are part of our heritage, if these are to be 'developed' into mega complexes (perhaps modelled on the lines of Tirumala, in AP), like has been proposed for the Shree Kukke Subramanya temple with a massive Rs 180 cr budget, shouldn't Environment Impact Assessment etc apply to these also? The impact is far more severe here.  So, in the first place, shouldn't the pilgrim flow be regulated based on carrying capacity of the region?

Muralidhar Rao

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shamalakittane's picture

Absolutely !

shamalakittane - 18 Jun 2009 - 2:04pm
Going by the proven fact that 'development' means 'business ideas' where a few get to make money., yes ! EIA applies to almost any kind of development.

turning such beautiful pristine temples into commercial complexes only means - more trash and plastics, more vehicular pollution, no peace of mind (but not many go to temples and pray for peace unless its the name of a car !!), unbearable crowd and more road kills.


mrmaulik's picture

    No EIA rules apply to

mrmaulik - 18 Jun 2009 - 7:48pm

 

 

No EIA rules apply to Kukke temple 'development' means no honour to rules set by our Government, by the people who are in Government.
                               

its a Shame

 

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