Forest Dept to start ‘Sabaritheertha’
Forest Minister Binoy Viswom has said that the Forest Department will start a potable water project for Sabarimala named 'Sabaritheertha.' Binoy Viswom told reporters here on Friday after the meeting convened for discussing the arrangements made by the Forest Department for Sabarimala season that the project was part of the efforts to curb the use of plastics in Sabarimala. A study had revealed most of the plastic waste was the results of packaged water. He said that the project also envisages the distribution of potable water in bottles. But, as per the project, the price of the bottles will be reimbursed if the bottles are returned. This project has found to be a a success when implemented in Parambikulam. Forest Development Councils have been entrusted with the implementation of the project. He said that the Forest Department was also planning to install dust bins in selected places from Pampa to Sannidhanam. The Forest Department will also start forest information room in Sabarimala with all communication facilities. Guards and other Forest officials will be posted at 10 selected centres during the pilgrim season. He said that the facilities will be enhanced at the two forest houses and the Prakrithi Padana Kendram at Sabarimala. Eco Development Societies under the Forest Department has been asked to take steps for providing maximum facilities for Sabarimala pilgrims, he said.
The New Indian Express, 20th September 2008
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