A five-member expert committee constituted by the Kerala High Court to study the human-elephant conflict in the State will consider ways to resume boating services at Anayirankal dam, near Munnar, in Idukki without troubling the habitat of wild animals. The hydel tourism wing stopped operating boats in the dam on July 14 based on a directive of the High Court. The expert panel said that boating caused disturbance to wild elephants.
According to sources, the panel does not intend to stop the boating facility at Anayirankal. “The panel is exploring ways to continue boating service in Anayirankal without harming wildlife. The intention is to maintain human-wildlife balance in the region,” they said, adding that the panel would conduct sittings, consider all aspects and submit a detailed report before the court.
