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Constitution of Youth Brigade to save Athirappilly

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on June 21, 2008
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Greetings form Chalakudyriver Protection Forum

Dear friends,

As you are aware, the Sathyagraha at athirappilly is completing
four months.  The authorities along with the Dam lobby still
believe that the struggle can be defeated by ignoring the struggle.
Though people and organisations from all walks of life support our
struggle for nature, the Government does not seem to hear.

In this background, Chalakudyriver Protection Forum has decided
to go ahead with its struggle with more aggression but without
resorting to violence.

It is decided that a Youth brigade should be constituted  for the
purpose of saving Chalakudy river and Athirappilly waterfalls.
In order to constitue the Youth Brigade and for deciding their future
activities for saving nature, a meeting will be held at Vyapara Bhavan
Chalakudy on 22-06-2008 from 9.30 am to 1 pm.  Sri. Priya nandan who received
the award for the best national film will inaugurate the function.

Will you not be there to participate in the “yuva Sangamam” to
constitute the Youth Brigade and be a part of the struggle to
save Athirappilly waterfalls ?

With regards

Murari for Chalakudyriver Protection Forum

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Chalakudyriver Protection Forum

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Convention at Ernakulam on February 07, 2008

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on February 6, 2008
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We have pleasure to inform you that a Convention is being held at Gandhi Bhavan, Kacherippady, Ernakulam on 07th February, 2008 asking the Government of Kerala not to go ahead with the proposed Athirappilly Hydroelectric Project.

The convention will commence at 9.30 in the morning which will be presided over
by Prof.M.K.Prasad
Sri.V.M.Sudheeran will inaugurate the function.
Sri.Rajaji Mathew Thomas MLA, Sri.V.D.Satheesan MLA and Sri.Jeo Jose
will talk on the occasion.

There will be deliberation on the following subjects
1. Dams in Kerala and Deforestation by Dr.A.Latha
2. Power requirements of Kerala yesterday today and tomorrow by Sri.C.R.Neelakandhan
3. Social Economic and ecological effects of Athirappilly Hydro Electric Project
by Sri.S.P.Ravi

This will be followed by declaration of solidarity and open forum.
For viewing the notice of the convention click
http://picasaweb.google.com/riverprotection/ConventionAtErnakulamOnFebruary072008

Visit of Sri.Pandu Ranga Hegde and Dr.Sudhirendar Sharma

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on February 4, 2008
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On 03.02.2008, noted environmentalist and leader of Appiko movement in Karnataka and noted media person, water expert who works against the national river linking project visited the Athirappilly.They talked with the tribals who will be affected by the Athirappilly Hydro project. Sri.Hegde showed the model of Chipko movement by hugging a tree. They promised that they will be with the affected people in the struggle against the Government. Later in a meeting conducted by Chalakudyriver Protection Forum at Vyapara Bhavan, Chalakudy, they interacted with the activists of the Forum and various groups working for nature.

For viewing the pictures please visit http://picasaweb.google.com/riverprotection/VisitOfSriPanduRangaHegdeAndDrSudhindarSharmaAtAthirappillyOn03022008

Nature camp of Yuva kala saahithi

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We are glad to inform you that Yuva Kala Saahithi is conducting a State level Nature Campt at Athirappilly on 26th and 27th of January, 2008.The inaugural function of the camp will take place on 26th at Vazhachal Forest Dormitory Complex, Vazhachal. Ssri.P.K.Gopi, State President of the Organization will inaugurate the camp.

A discussion on protection of Chalakudy river is planned in the function in which the subject will be presented by Sri.S.P.Ravi, Convenor, Chalakudyriver Protection Forum. The discussion will be led by Sri.Rajaji Mathew Thomas MLA Chairman, State Legislative Nature Committee and Sri.N.C.Mammootty, Patron, Yuva Kala Saahithi. Eminent personalities from all walks of life will participate in the discussion.

The State Committee meeting of the organization will take place on 27th 2007 at Forest Dormitory, Vazhachal. At 9 am will be the time for Athirappally-Vazhachal Biodiversity ‘yathra’.

At 10.am, the participants of the meeting will take the Athirappilly Protection Oath, the venue of which is near the Athirappilly waterfalls. The oath will be led by Sri.Alankode Leelakrishnan.

Many eminent persons will talk on the occasion.

In the evening at 4 pm, there will be an Eco-cultural get-together at Athirappilly centre. The function will be inaugurated by Sri.C.N.Jayadevan, Secretary, CPI, Trichur District.

A policy decision will be stated by Dr.Vallikkavu Mohandas. Sri.C.R.Neelakandhan will talk on the occasion. Important speakers on the occasion are Sri.K.P.Ramanunni, Sri.Kureeppuzha Sreekumar, Sri.Alankode Leelakrishnan, Sri.Gaayathri, SriM.M.Sacheendran, Adv.Radhakrishanan Perumbilla, Sri.Chavara K.S.Pilla, Adv.A.Jayasankar, Sri.S.P.Ravi, Dr.A.Latha, Dr.O.K.Muraleekrishnan, SriT.K.Ramakrishnan, Sri.V.S.Prince, Adv.B.Bindu. All are invited for the programme

For viewing the notice and poster of the meeting please visit http://picasaweb.google.com/riverprotection/NatureCampOfYuvaKalaSahithi

Nadeethada Convention at Chalakudy on 23.01.2008

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As part of the struggle by Chalakudyriver Protection Forum and various socialand political organisations, against the Athirappilly Hydro Electric Project, Nadeethada Convention (River valley convention) was organized on 23.01.2008 at Vyapara Bhavan, Chalakudy.Sri.Mullanezhi, famouse poet inaugurated the convention. He also recited a poem “Avasanatha Abhayam”

The Forum in its statement asked the Government to fill the Kerala Sholayar resorvoir as per the Parambikulam-Aliyar Agreement on February 01. The authorities were asked to regularise the electricity generation at Peringalkuthu so that water is available without interruption for the agriculture and other needs of the people downstreams.

The convention was presided over by Sri.K.K.Shelly. Sri.S.P.Ravi, Sri.U.V.Thomas, Sri.K.A.Unnikrishnan, Sri.sajan K Thomas, Fr.Davis Kizhakkumthala, Sri.T.V.Somasundara Panicker, Smt.Leena Davis, Sri.Sreedharan Therambil, Sri.Rajesh Appat, Sri.C.L.Chakkunni, Sri.Ananda Bhavan, Adv.Biju S Chirayath, Sri.Varghese Thoduparambil, Sri.P.M.Pushpangadan, Sri.E.S.George, Sri.PK.Dhanaraj, Sri.V.S.Balan, Sri.P.G.Sivankutty Sri.Gopan Kattur, Sri.P.S.Bhasi and Sri.Raghavan Mulangadan talked in the convention

Visit http://picasaweb.google.com/riverprotection/RivervalleyConvention for photos of the function