KOCHI: The three-member monitoring committee appointed by the high court in Sabarimala has given a report to the high court that at least one year would be required for setting by basic infrastructure in Sabarimala on account of the fact that more women are likely to go to Sabarimala following the Supreme Court order.

The committee made this clear in response to a petition filed by people including young woman Reshma Nishanth, seeking to provide conducive environment to visit Sabarimala.

“Though young women reached Sabarimala before and after Mandalam season, they had to return in the face of protest. We can’t correctly say how many women have trekked the hillock. Basic facilities and additional police security will have to be provided to the women. Time is required to make permanent arrangements in Pamba and Nilakkal. The changes may also be required in the Sabarimala master plan prepared by the Centre and approved by the State government,” the report said.