The relocation of thousands of people settled in the landslide-prone upland areas of Kozhikode district in Kerala continues to be a big challenge for the local administrators with the reluctance on the part of majority of residents. Though Thiruvambadi panchayat reportedly has the widest areas of such risky spots occupied by upland farmers, no families have responded positively to the …
The voluntary resettlement scheme aimed at the rehabilitation of landowners on the forest fringes as part of the Rebuild Kerala Initiative is drawing good response from many who have been complaining of wild animal menace and huge crop loss. Forest Department officials say the next phase is to complete the land survey work based on the already verified documents submitted …
