India, Feb. 18 -- * Rs. 18.36 cr. Eco Experience Zone project work underway at Lake

* Two 18-metre-high pillars, 250- metre adventure planned

Do we need it?

Environmental activists have raised concerns over the proposed zipline inside Karanji Lake Nature Park and the adjoining Mysuru Zoo, both eco-sensitive zones, citing worsening traffic congestion caused by converging roads and heavy tourist inflow. They have also flagged safety risks linked to pillars being erected for the facility and recalled the earlier unscientific ropeway proposal atop Chamundi Hill that was shelved after public opposition. Activists argue the Rs. 18.36-crore zipline allocation could instead revive the long-pending Zoo aquarium project, which has remained aband...