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Sir,
Being a citizen of Mysuru, I feel pained by the decision of authorities concerned to cut down precious trees to make way for new helipads near the iconic Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel for the proposed Heli Tourism Project.
During my childhood days, just 15-20 years ago, I remember the streets of Mysuru were shaded by large trees with ample foliage. As kids we always played around them for shade from the summer sun. Today travelling down the major roads of Mysuru during summer is such an unpleasant experience, primarily due to cutting down of these road side trees for developmental works.
Heli-tourism: ‘Will not back any project lacking people’s support, says Minister Somashekar
- R.Krishna Kumar
MYSURU:
District-in-charge Minister S.T. Somashekar on Wednesday said that he will not pursue or give his consent for any project that does not have the support or the concurrence of the people of Mysuru.
He was reacting to the proposed heli-tourism project which has ignited a major controversy as it entails felling of over 150 trees to pave way for the helipad opposite the Lalitha Mahal Palace hotel. NGOs have already launched an online petition which has garnered over 70,000 signatures while Mysuru MP Pratap Simha, who belongs to the ruling BJP, dubbed it as a publicity stunt devoid of a vision or revenue model.
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