Friday, February 09, 2007

Illegal rock mine in Munnar

In the above picture, you can see a white patch in the top right corner of the mountain. It is nothing but a rock quarry. It may be legal mining or illegal mining. But I am sure that getting permission for mining such a forest cum mountain which holds an important role in the ecosystem of the location will not be possible by straight forward methods. The concerned people may have compromised on some offers or accepted bribe or may be neglecting the illegal mine.

Just look at the scenery and understand the impact the mine have made to the beauty of the picture. The mountain is seen from far; still the mine is seen very big. So you could imagine the real size of the mine and the impact it had made to nature.

Not sure why such people are only behind money but not thinking about the future of their kids. I got this picture while I visited Munnar on October to see the blossom of Neelakurinchi. Next time when I visit (probably after 3 or more years) the same place, I doubt whether this green lush will be visible or even the entire mountain may have mined. Oh God, please protect the nature.

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