Kerala govt forms panel to improve amenities in Sabarimala

The Kerala government has set up an advisory committee to implement various schemes in a time-bound manner for improving basic amenities for pilgrims visiting the famed Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala.

T K A Nair, who had served as Principal Secretary of then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, has been appointed as the chairman of the committee.

Retired Chief Forest Conservator, T M Manoharan, noted film maker Shaji N Karun, retired IAS officer, T Balakrishnan, are other members of the committee.

According to a press release from Chief Minister's office, the state government has planned a comprehensive programme for infrastructure development of Sabarimala.
 

The temple attracts lakhs of pilgrims from across the country during the 'Mandalam-Makaravilakku' pilgrimage season between November-January every year.