Kochi: A full-fledged modern hospital that would function round the year would be constructed at Sannidhanam before the next pilgrimage season, said Mr K. Jayakumar, chairman of the high-power committee for the implementation of Sabarimala master plan, on Saturday.
“The modern hospital, a long-pending demand, will come in place of the existing NRHM facility that functions only during the two-month pilgrimage season. After its launch, doctors’ facility will be available throughout the year,” he said after the committee meeting at Pampa.
A four-member commission was set up to study and suggest immediate measures to prevent pollution of river Pampa and development of its coasts.
“The commission which includes former chief town planner Dr Kasturi Rangan, TDB chief engineer Sankaran Potti, consultant Gopalakrishnan and architect Mahesh will submit a report within a month.
It was also decided to set up a waste treatment plant at Pampa on a war-footing,” the former chief secretary said.
A ‘Darsanam’ complex will be constructed in the open space at Pandithavalam for providing residential facilities to pilgrims. Battery-operated buggies will be plied for waste removal at Sannidhanam and nearby areas to control pollution.
A body scanner costing Rs 68 lakh will be set up to ensure safety of ‘bhandaram.’ A shelter for pilgrims will be constructed at Nilackal at an estimated cost of Rs 25 lakh, Mr Jayakumar said.
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