On February 1, hundreds took part in a protest walk up the steps of Chamundi Hills. The event was held under the banner ‘Parisarakkagi Naavu’. It aimed to oppose development works under the PRASHAD scheme that threaten the hill's heritage and fragile ecosystem. Many NGOs, citizen groups, students, environmental activists, and thinkers came together to save the hills. This was the second walk after a similar protest last month. Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the Mysuru royal family supported the protest and spoke at the foothills. She said, “It is important to protect the hills for future generations.” Prominent activists like Bhamy V. Shenoy, Maj. Gen. (retd) S.G. Vombatkere, heritage expert N.S. Rangaraju, and others joined. Mr. Shenoy said, “Around 1700, Easter Island was a green island with beautiful trees. Because people failed to preserve them, it became uninhabitable, and the population fell from 15,000 to less than 1,000 within a few decades. Environmentalists often cite Easter Island to show what happens when nature is ignored. Unfortunately, we will face a similar disaster if we fail to stop and urgently reverse concretisation.” Students carried placards warning that Chamundi Hills could turn into a “concrete jungle.” Protesters expressed serious concern over ongoing construction and possible landslides that could damage the hill’s ecosystem. They cited the collapse of the Nandi statue road as a warning. Parisarakkagi Naavu suggested that PRASHAD scheme funds be spent on parking at the foothills, zero-emission buses, better drainage, and waste management instead of risky constructions. The protest highlights strong local demand to balance development with nature preservation at Chamundi Hills.