Pampa, November 5, 2024 — In a significant step towards enhancing the pilgrimage experience and ensuring the safety of Sabarimala devotees, the Kerala Forest Department today launched the latest version of its mobile application, Ayyan 2.0, at Pampa. The updated app, designed specifically for Sabarimala pilgrims, offers an array of new features aimed at guiding, informing, and assisting visitors during their sacred journey through the forested pathways leading to the Sabarimala shrine.
New Features in Ayyan 2.0
- Real-Time Route Guidance: The app provides live, GPS-based tracking to guide pilgrims through designated forest routes, ensuring they remain on safe and approved paths. With notifications and alerts, users are informed of their progress and any nearby landmarks, making it easier to navigate the dense forest terrain.
- Emergency Assistance: Ayyan 2.0 includes a feature to quickly alert forest and police authorities in case of any emergency. By pressing a single button, pilgrims can notify responders, who can immediately track their location and dispatch help.
- Wildlife and Environmental Alerts: The app features real-time updates on wildlife activity along the pilgrimage route. With push notifications about potential risks, including animal sightings, pilgrims can take appropriate precautions and travel safely.
- Waste Management and Reporting: Emphasizing environmental protection, Ayyan 2.0 encourages pilgrims to report littering or environmental hazards along the path. This feature supports the Forest Department’s commitment to keeping the pilgrimage area clean and eco-friendly.
- Weather Updates: The app provides current weather conditions and forecasts, ensuring pilgrims are informed of changes in weather that may impact their journey.
- Rest Stop and Facility Locator: A new locator function allows users to find rest areas, water stations, and medical assistance points along the route. Pilgrims can also check crowd density at specific points to avoid congestion.
The Ayyan 2.0 app represents the Kerala Forest Department’s ongoing commitment to making the Sabarimala pilgrimage safer, more accessible, and environmentally responsible. The department encourages all Sabarimala pilgrims to download the app and make use of its features during their visit.
Forest Department officials emphasized that Ayyan 2.0 is designed not only as a practical tool but also as a guide to promote sustainable and responsible pilgrimage. With its official launch at Pampa, Ayyan 2.0 is available for download on both Android and iOS platforms.
