more-inThe first biodiversity heritage site in the State will soon come up at Asramam in Kollam city. More than 50 hectares comprising the Government Guest House complex, the mangrove spread, and the creek of Ashtamudi Lake come under this heritage site. Dr. Cheruvat said a formal declaration was expected in three to six months. Madhusoodhanan had won international acclaim, which Dr. Cheruvat said would make the declaration process faster. Dr. Ravi even moved the Kerala High Court to protect the spread and won the case.

Source: The Hindu July 27, 2017 18:11 UTC