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A resolution adopted at the seminar Declare Ram Sethu as divyakshetram The assembled dignitaries scholars, scientists and all participants resolve that:- Rama Sethu be declared as a divyakshetram in the Hindu Rashtra tradition, in memory of Sri Rama, national hero, mentioned in the official copy of the Constitution of India in Nandalal Bose painting Rama Sethu is to the Hindus as sacred as Mecca to the Muslims, Vatican to the Christians, Wailing wall to the Jews and Bodh Gaya to the Bauddha Rama Sethu be declared an ancient monument under the Ancient Monuments and Protection Act, 1958 UNESCO be advised to declare Rama Sethu as World Heritage and Underwater Cultural Heritage Rama Sethu is a standing monument representing Bharatam in Survey of India logo: Aasetu limachalam Sethubandhana, Ramayana episodes, Maa Bharat episodes be introduced as study resources in all schools and education institutions Recognising Rama Sethu as a tsunami/cyclone protection, multi-disciplinary team of scientists and experts including scientists from Geological Survey of India be constituted to review all projects along Rama Sethu and Bharatiya coastline in the context of tsunami protection measures necessary to secure the coastline and protect lives of coastal people Rama Sethu should not be allowed to become an international geopolitical areana given its importance in accumulating nation?s wealth in heavy-mineral-rich placer deposits Rama Sethu is world heritage marine biosphere protecting 3,600 aquatic resources around Rama Sethu; it is the responsibility of the samajam and the state to protect, preserve and sustain this heritage for generations to come Any desiccation of Rama Sethu is likely to destroy Kerala and southern Bharatiya coastline; Governments should desist from any action which impacts adversely on the security of Kerala.

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