Mysore/Mysuru, Dec. 4 -- The 'Save Chamundi Hill' movement is preparing for a renewed push to counter what activists describe as unchecked "development" on the Hill.

Bhamy V. Shenoy, Founding President, Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), cautioned that PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive) scheme must not become a pretext for further concretisation of the sacred Hill. Speaking at the meeting, Shenoy said that all new construction should be halted, regardless of its architectural appeal and added that the existing shopping complex should be shifted to the foothills, with fair compensation provided to traders.

He stressed that the real priority must be restoring Chamundi Hill's biodiversity and spiritua...