Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Experts Divided on Opening Rare Green Cave
The Chhattisgarh government wants to open a special cave called the Green Cave to the public to attract tourists.
However, some scientists are worried that this might harm the cave's delicate ecosystem.
They say that even small disturbances can damage the cave's unique environment, which has taken thousands of years to develop.
The cave is part of the Kotumsar cave system and is the only one that gets sunlight for one hour in the afternoon.
Its walls are covered with green algae, making it look silky.
Some experts believe that the cave's wide opening might protect it from damage, but others argue that it should be kept only for scientific research to preserve its biodiversity.
There are concerns about similar damage that has happened to other caves like the Kutumsar Cave due to tourism.
Chhattisgarh government plans to open Green Cave for public tourism to promote tourism in the tribal belt.
Scientists warn that opening the cave may cause irreversible damage to its fragile ecosystem.
Green Cave is part of the Kotumsar cave system and is the only cave that receives sunlight for one hour in the afternoon.
The cave's walls are covered with algae, giving it a silky green texture.
Experts are divided, with some believing the cave's wide mouth may prevent contamination, while others advocate for restricting access to preserve biodiversity.
- Who
- Chhattisgarh government, scientists, cave experts
- What
- Decision to open Green Cave for public tourism
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Kanger Valley National Park, Bastar, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- To promote tourism in the tribal belt
- Location
- Kanger Valley National Park, Bastar, Chhattisgarh
- Cave Type
- Green Cave (part of Kotumsar cave)
- Sunlight Exposure
- One hour in the afternoon
- Scientific Concerns
- Potential irreversible damage to ecosystem
- Supporting Argument
- Wide mouth may prevent contamination
- Explored Caves
- 27 in the national park
- Unique Feature
- Algae-covered walls with silky green texture