No clearance from Environment Ministry for the Idukki airstrip, Centre tells Kerala HC
CHENNAI: The Centre on Friday objected to the airstrip being constructed in Idukki. The Centre informed the Kerala High Court that clearance has not been secured from the Ministry of Environment and Forest for the Rs 13 crore, airstrip project at Sathram near Vandiperiyar in the Idukki district.
Environmentalists are of the view that the airstrip is likely to affect the wildlife and ecology of Periyar Tiger Reserve. The Tiger Reserve is home to rare endemic flora and fauna.
