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Echo of Kerala completing aerial survey of Nilambur-Nanjangud railway line - Star of MysoreA planned Nilambur-Nanjangud railway line, connecting Kerala and Karnataka through Wayanad, has sparked controversy. The aerial survey for the project, which was completed on January 28, has drawn criticism from environmental activists concerned about the impact on Bandipur Tiger Reserve. They argue that the railway line and increased nighttime traffic...
more... would disrupt wildlife habitats and harm the delicate ecosystem. The Kerala government is pushing for the project, citing potential economic benefits, including reduced travel time between Kochi and Bengaluru. However, the South Western Railway (SWR) Mysuru Division has stated that it has no information about the project. The proposed line has been met with resistance from Karnataka, which has previously rejected a similar project due to environmental concerns.
Nilambur se Nanjangud tak ek railway line banana ka plan hai, jo Kerala aur Karnataka ko Wayanad ke raaste connect karega. Is project ka aerial survey 28 January ko complete ho gaya, lekin isne environment activists ko pareshan kar diya hai, jo Bandipur Tiger Reserve par iska impact ko lekar chinta...
more... kar rahe hain. Unka kehna hai ki railway line aur night traffic badhne se wildlife habitats disturb honge aur naazuk ecosystem ko nuksan hoga. Kerala government is project ko support kar raha hai aur economic benefits batate hai, jaise Kochi aur Bengaluru ke beech travel time kam hona. Lekin South Western Railway (SWR) Mysuru Division ne kaha hai ki unko is project ke baare mein koi information nahin hai. Is proposed line ko Karnataka se resistance mila hai, jinhone pichle samay mein environment concerns ki wajah se similar project ko reject kar diya tha.