Pathrakadavu waterfalls is a waterfall situated in the Silent Valley National Park in Palakkad district, Kerala, India. This tourist place is situated in Kuruthichal in Pathrakadavu.
| Pathrakadavu waterfalls | |
|---|---|
| Pathrakadavu waterfalls | |
| Location | Palakkad, Kerala, India |
| Type | Waterfalls |
Hydroelectric project and disputes
editThere was a proposal of an hydroelectric project in the river which this waterfall is located.that river is named as kundhi river[1] There were so many agitations on the construction of hydroelectric project in the river by different environmental organisations and activists. Even the forest department protested against this.[2]
Ecotourism project
editNow, the government is trying to implement an ecotourism project here that will not harm the environment and protect the beauty of nature in Silent valley. [3]
References
edit- ^ "Hydroelectric project, Pathrakadavu" (PDF). Jagrathayude Keraleeyam. June 2004.
- ^ "Protest". Asianet News. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
- ^ "Ecotourism project". Deepika. September 2012.
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