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Water diversion at pilgrimage site for commercial use in HP triggers row
The New Indian Express Madurai
|February 21, 2025
THE Himachal Pradesh government's proposed nature park, which includes jacuzzis and hot baths in the Parvati Valley of Kullu's Kasol, is facing stiff opposition from residents.
THE Himachal Pradesh government's proposed nature park, which includes jacuzzis and hot baths in the Parvati Valley of Kullu's Kasol, is facing stiff opposition from residents. They argue that Manikaran is a sacred pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Sikhs and transferring water from Manikaran to Kasol for commercial use is unacceptable.
This story is from the February 21, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Madurai.
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