A biodiversity knowledge centre named Neelakkurinji will be opened on Saturday at Adimaly, the entry point of the Munnar hill station. The centre has been set up by the State Haritha Keralam Mission, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Idukki district panchayat.
The knowledge centre, housed at Government High School, Adimaly, has 3D models of evergreen forests. The houses and household items of the Muthuvan tribal community are another attraction. A 3D map provides a clear picture of the biodiversity hotspots in Munnar, highlighting the plants, animals, birds, fish, and reptiles of the area. Twenty-five display panels inside the centre give information of various places in Idukki.
There are two touchscreen kiosks by which visitors can access over 50 short videos and games.
