Mysore/Mysuru, May 24 -- Environmental activists have decided not to oppose the proposed felling of 137 trees within the BEML factory premises on the outskirts of Mysuru.

This decision comes after the company clarified that cutting trees was necessary to construct a new Occupational Health Centre (OHC), which is considered vital for employee safety and emergency care.

A five-member delegation from the environmental group 'Parisarakkagi Naavu' visited the BEML campus yesterday, inspected the proposed construction site and held discussions with senior officials before arriving at the decision.

The activists said, the need for a full-fledged health facility for employees outweighed their concerns over tree loss, particularly after the man...