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26 July 2026

Revival of Punyam Poonkavanam project at Sabarimala

The project serves as a practical case study for community-based governance, public-private participation in pilgrimage management, and the challenges of maintaining transparency and accountability in public-funded initiatives.

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Notes

  • Punyam Poonkavanam is a community-based initiative launched in 2011 to maintain cleanliness in the Sabarimala pilgrimage zone, including Sannidhanam and Pampa.
  • The project relies on the voluntary participation of devotees, the Travancore Devaswom Board, and various stakeholders.
  • The Kerala State Home department has officially decided to revive the project after a period of suspension.
  • The initiative previously operated under the supervision of a nodal officer appointed by the Kerala High Court in 2015.
  • The project faced suspension following suo motu proceedings initiated by the High Court regarding allegations of fund collection irregularities.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of community-led volunteer initiatives in managing waste and maintaining environmental hygiene in ecologically sensitive pilgrimage sites in India. 150 words
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  2. The management of large-scale religious gatherings poses significant challenges to waste management and environmental sustainability. Examine the role of institutional frameworks and public participation in ensuring the ecological integrity of such sites. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Punyam Poonkavanam' project, recently in the news, is primarily associated with:

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