PATHANAMTHITTA, Nov 10, 2011 -- The Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sangham (ABASS) has decided to set up helpline centres at the check-posts to offer assistance to those pilgrims who come from other states during the forthcoming Mandalam-Makaravilakku season.

Talking to Express, Sangham general secretary Velayudhan Nair said that ABASS assistance centres at the check-posts in Amaravila, Aryankavu and Kumily would start functioning from November 17. Velayudhan Nair said the helpline at Walayar check-post would be decided after a meeting with the Finance Ministry authorities. "The helpline would offer assistance for early clearance to pilgrim vehicles at the check- posts," Nair said. The other facilities available at the check- posts would be medicated drinking water and resting place.

Posted by Veronica Silva Cusi, news correspondent
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