Environmentalists oppose Chooralmala road project in Wayanad
Environmentalists in Wayanad, Kerala, are criticizing a government plan to rebuild roads in Chooralmala, claiming it prioritizes tourism and contractors over the needs of landslide survivors. They argue that the ₹48 crore road project lacks scientific basis and could lead to future disasters. The Wayanad Prakrithi Samrakshana Samithi expressed concerns about the slow rehabilitation of affected families while contracts for road and river cleanup projects are being awarded. They demand that funds be used for proper rehabilitation instead of benefiting contractors. Local leaders from both ruling and opposition parties are accused of ignoring the plight of disaster survivors. Environmentalists claim that the government's focus on tourism recovery overshadows the urgent needs of those affected by the landslide.