Munnar’s tourism to go green
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Systematic collection of non-biodegradable waste to ease stress on destination
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Systematic collection of non-biodegradable waste to ease stress on destination
On the lines of the Vazhikattan Wagamon project, a green tourism project will be implemented in Munnar by the district administration in association with the Haritha Keralam Mission.
The heavy tourist inflow puts a lot of stress on Munnar and it is hoped that once the project is implemented, the environmentally sensitive spot could emerge as a major responsible tourism centre with the systematic collection of non-biodegradable waste.
Wagamon is known for its green check-posts on all entry points and a user fee is collected from the travellers. Also, at the check-points non-biodegradable wastes are collected from the visitors. The project has succeeded in keeping the hill station free of waste. The hotels and resorts also follow the protocol prescribed by the grama panchayat. Routine checks are conducted at the hotels and resorts and those violating the norms are fined. If a facility is found to be violating the norms regularly, its licence will be suspended.