Ramasetu

The document presents proceedings from an international seminar discussing the scientific, economic, socio-cultural, and security aspects of the Setusamudram Channel Project, held in Chennai on May 12, 2007. It emphasizes the historical and cultural significance of the Ram Setu (Adam's Bridge) as an ancient land-bridge, argues against the project due to environmental and socio-cultural concerns, and calls for the reevaluation of its consequences. The seminar concluded that the Setusamudram project, which proposes a canal passage through Ram Setu, risks significant ecological impact and cultural disrespect to the local communities.