Calls to ‘Save Kodagu’ grow louder over commercialisation

A movement to stop sale of land to ‘outsiders‘, demand for e-pass and cap on number of tourists is gathering steam in Kodagu.

BySouth First Desk

Published Jun 20, 2024 | 1:30 PMUpdatedJun 20, 2024 | 1:30 PM

Kodagu Karnataka Cauvery River Environment Commercialisation Jamma Lands

A campaign to protect the region’s environmental and cultural heritage has taken centre stage in Karnataka’s Kodagu district. A movement to stop sale of land to ‘outsiders‘, a demand for e-pass and cap on number of tourists is gathering steam in Kodagu. The Codava National Council has launched a ‘Save Kodagu’ drive against rampant commercialisation.

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