India, July 10 -- High Court stay on PRASHAD Project

Question mark over pilgrim amenities ahead of Ashada festivities and Dasara

Mysuru: The ambitious Rs. 47 crore PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive) project atop Chamundi Hill has come to a standstill following a stay order by the Karnataka High Court.

Construction sites at various points of the Hill have been sealed off with iron sheets and barricades, leaving several structures incomplete and creating an atmosphere of disorder. As a result, devotees and tourists visiting the Hill are greeted by half-finished works and restricted access to several areas.

The Centre-sponsored project envisaged a series of infrastructure works aimed at improving ...