Lawmakers upset over poor management of Pilikula Nisargadhama
The Karnataka Legislature Committee has criticized the Pilikula Development Authority for poor management and failure to promote the site as a scientific and ecological destination. Lawmakers expressed concerns over the lack of coordination and suggested that the planetarium may need to close if improvements are not made.
Why it matters
This reflects broader issues in public administration and the maintenance of state-funded ecological and educational infrastructure in India.
Expressing its displeasure over the poor management of Pilikula Development Authority , the Karnataka Legislature Committee on Subordinate Legislation said here on Friday (July 24, 2026) that the authority has failed to tap the potential of Dr. Shivarama Karantha Pilikula Nisargadhama to promote it as an ecological and scientific research, educational, cultural and tourist destination.
At a meeting on ‘development of Pilikula’ presided over by Chairman of the committee and MLA S. R. Srinivas, the lawmakers said that the development of the nisargadhama by the authority, headed by the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada H. V. Darshan, has been sidelined.
Speaking at the meeting, MLA Mantar Gowda questioned the authority for deviating from the purpose for which Pilikula Nisargadhama Society was established. “Is scientific research on ecological matters happening under the authority now ?” he asked.
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