Summary:
A resident for 25 years, S.
Mallika, says that Shastri Nagar was rife with greenery till about 15 years ago. Oomachikulam village too shows signs of urban life seeping through its trees and plotted land constructions. “A year ago, Member of Parliament R.
Gopalakrishnan adopted Oomachikulam village and attempted to make changes. An important water source, the Oomachikulam tank, however, suffers the effects of this recent sprawling urbanisation. As part of his development initiatives, he constructed a road leading to Shastri Nagar..