Forest Department Finalizes Road Connectivity Estimates for Munnar Region

The Forest department is preparing a financial estimate for road and bridge connectivity projects in Edamalakkudy, Keralam’s first tribal panchayat. Chief Conservator of Forests D.K. Vinod Kumar stated that the department submitted a three-phase proposal to the government and will now outline the projected implementation costs. These projects aim to improve access to the area, which has previously suffered from poor infrastructure.

The projects are contingent on government sanctioning funds. If the government takes over the dilapidated road from Eravikulam National Park to Pettimudy, travel time to the tribal panchayat could be reduced to 1.5 hours. Completion of the road from Pettimudy to Societykudy would also ensure seamless connectivity between Societykudy and Munnar.