Mysuru, June 13 -- In a bid to raise environmental awareness among devotees, tourists and the general public, the Forest Department has renovated the Environmental Information Centre - also known as the Chamundi Vana and Interpretation Centre - atop Chamundi Hill. Social Welfare and District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa inaugurated the upgraded facility on Wednesday.

Located near the Mahishasura statue, the Interpretation Centre has been redeveloped at a cost of nearly Rs. 1 crore. The centre aims to educate visitors on environmental conservation, Chamundi Hill's biodiversity and various Forest Department initiatives.

It features exhibits on forest and wildlife protection, afforestation efforts, agroforestry practices, sapling distribu...