1st phase of Sabarimala Master plan in an year

The works under the plan would be implemented by availing Rs 50 crore as loan and Rs 25 crore to be mobilised through sponsorshi , state budget for 2011-12 presented in the assembly by Finance Minister T M Thomas Isaac said. A budgetary provision of Rs 25 crore was made for the project.

The works to be executed under the project would include development of parking bay at the base camp Nilakkar where 1500 vehicles could park at atime, an emergency ambulance road at Pampa and a flyover at the rear side of the temple for devotees to come down after offering worship.