Last Updated:February 07, 2025, 13:28 IST The Kerala Forest Department rejected the proposal of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for the diversion of forest land in two villages — Ayiranalloor and Edamon. Connecting Kollam in Kerala to Madurai in Tamil Nadu via Thirumangalam was proposed to be developed as a four-lane highway. (Representational Image: Shutterstock) The alignment of the Kollam greenfield highway is placed under review for the Kadambattukonam-Edamon section after the Kerala Forest Department rejected the proposal of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for the diversion of forest land in two villages — Ayiranalloor and Edamon, Lok Sabha was informed. In a written reply, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation for Kadambattukonam – Edamon section of NH-744 was awarded. “As part of DPR, land acquisition is undertaken in accordance with National Highways Act 1956 and compensation is determined as per NH Act 1956 and provisions of Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, as made applicable,” Gadkari said. The …