The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which had faced difficulties in excavating earth from a facility at Akkulam, has been able to identify an alternative source for soil for widening the National Highway-66 bypass stretch from Kazhakuttam to Mukkola.
The excavation of earth from Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra’s land at Akkulam had snowballed into a controversy a few months ago with environmental activists and residents mounting a stiff agitation. The activity was then stayed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) following a petition filed by a group of activists, including poet Sugathakumari.
