Kerala govt boosts Sabarimala Master Plan fund to Rs 30 crore
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Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Thursday announced that the funds for the Sabarimala Master Plan have been enhanced to Rs 30 crore.
State Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal said the Master Plan aims to provide sustainable basic facilities for pilgrims, promote environmental conservation, and support the development of Sannidhanam, Pampa, and Nilackal.
Besides that, Rs 30 crore has also been earmarked for cleaning up the river Pampa.
“Pampa is one of the most important rivers in Kerala. The world-famous Sabarimala temple and Maramon convention are on its banks. Rs 30 crore is allocated for the Clean Pampa project to make the river pollution-free,” Balagopal said during his budget speech.
The government has also allocated Rs 15 crore for developing pilgrim roads in Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts. Furthermore, Rs 4.96 crore has been set aside for expenses related to the Sabarimala Greenfield Airport project, including EPC contract payments, the minister added.
With PTI inputs