Mysuru, May 11 -- Environmental activists seek sustainable alternatives to protect Mysuru's ecology

Environmental activists and farmer leaders in Mysuru have united against indiscriminate tree felling in the name of development, urging authorities to adopt sustainable alternatives to protect city's green heritage.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has sought permission to cut 561 trees for a series of infrastructure works, including the proposed flyover near the old tollgate on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway and road-widening projects towards Nanjangud and T. Narasipur.

Yesterday morning, environmental organisation 'Parisarakkagi Naavu' organised a protest meeting at the park opposite Milan Function Hall in Bannimantap. Act...