The revival of the ropeway project to Chamundi Hills - which was kept in the backburner for years due to constant opposition to it from various quarters – has left the stakeholders divided in Mysuru.
While those in the hospitality and tourism sector have welcomed it on the grounds that it will be a big plus to Mysuru’s USP as a tourist centre, environmentalists have highlighted the pitfalls ahead and how the project could mar the natural beauty of Chamundi Hills and result in deforestation.
The State Budget which was presented by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai last week mentioned that ropeway to Chamundi Hills would be proposed under the Centre’s Parvat Mala scheme. Though it is only an expression of intent and no funds have been allotted, it has revived the debate on the feasibility of the project.
