<p>Mysuru: The ‘Kabini Ulisi… ‘Vanasiri Naadu Ulisi’ campaign, against the illegal resorts that have mushroomed at the Kabini backwaters, in H D Kote taluk, Mysuru district, has gained momentum on social media.</p><p>Environment lovers, farmers and youths have been voicing out for saving Kabini on social networking sites like Facebook and Instagram. </p><p>Not only youngsters from Mysuru district, but also people from Chamarajanagar, Kodagu and Wayanad in Kerala are spreading the word to save Kabini from unauthorised resorts. They are posting 'Save Kabini' along with the pictures of these holiday stays.</p>.<p>Kabini is located between the Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserve areas, which are wildlife corridors. </p><p>People raised questions on the illegal resorts being constructed and operated in this region, noting the area is part of the Nilgiri biosphere.</p>.Wild elephant electrocuted after coming in contact with farm fence in Mandya .<p>Nagarahole is at the top of the list in the number of tiger and elephant populations in the country. Why are tourism activities allowed at the ecologically sensitive area, that disrupts the wildlife habitat, ask concerned farmers. </p><p>Similar to Kabini backwaters, homestays and resorts have mushroomed within one kilometre distance from the Taraka reservoir backwaters, adjoining Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. It is backed by the political leaders and officials, an environmentalist alleged.</p>
<p>Mysuru: The ‘Kabini Ulisi… ‘Vanasiri Naadu Ulisi’ campaign, against the illegal resorts that have mushroomed at the Kabini backwaters, in H D Kote taluk, Mysuru district, has gained momentum on social media.</p><p>Environment lovers, farmers and youths have been voicing out for saving Kabini on social networking sites like Facebook and Instagram. </p><p>Not only youngsters from Mysuru district, but also people from Chamarajanagar, Kodagu and Wayanad in Kerala are spreading the word to save Kabini from unauthorised resorts. They are posting 'Save Kabini' along with the pictures of these holiday stays.</p>.<p>Kabini is located between the Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserve areas, which are wildlife corridors. </p><p>People raised questions on the illegal resorts being constructed and operated in this region, noting the area is part of the Nilgiri biosphere.</p>.Wild elephant electrocuted after coming in contact with farm fence in Mandya .<p>Nagarahole is at the top of the list in the number of tiger and elephant populations in the country. Why are tourism activities allowed at the ecologically sensitive area, that disrupts the wildlife habitat, ask concerned farmers. </p><p>Similar to Kabini backwaters, homestays and resorts have mushroomed within one kilometre distance from the Taraka reservoir backwaters, adjoining Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. It is backed by the political leaders and officials, an environmentalist alleged.</p>