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Kerala Court Bans Plastic Sachets, Chemical Kumkum at Sabarimala Pilgrimage
7 Nov
Summary
- Kerala High Court directs Travancore Devaswom Board to curb plastic, chemical waste
- Court orders provision of clean water, food, shelters, and toilets for pilgrims
- Plastic waste choking waterways, degrading environment around Sabarimala
In a move to address environmental concerns, the Kerala High Court has directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to take immediate steps to curb the sale of shampoo in plastic sachets and chemical kumkum at the Sabarimala pilgrimage site. The court's directive comes as it aims to prevent pollution and degradation of the environment in the area.
The court has also ordered the TDB and other stakeholders to ensure that pilgrims visiting Sabarimala have access to potable water, Annadhanam (free food), clean and safe resting shelters, and well-maintained toilets at the Sannidhanam (temple complex) and other locations where pilgrims converge. This is in response to a report submitted by the Sabarimala Special Commissioner, which highlighted the need for adequate facilities for the upcoming Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season.
