Taking into account the concerns raised over the widespread loss of livelihood, the final social impact assessment (SIA) report on the proposed Sabarimala greenfield international airport at Erumely has highlighted the need to implement a special package for those depending on Cheruvally Estate for generations.
The final report, prepared after conducting a public hearing on the draft SIA report, has been submitted along with suggestions to mitigate the concerns raised by the residents in the project area. Though a host of issues were raised at the hearing, the majority of these pertained to rehabilitation of workers and employees at the estate, the core project area.
Holding that compensation may be provided to employees of Cheruvally Estate and the others affected indirectly by the project, the report also seeks to relocate religious centres in the project area.
