Section 20(1)(xxii) in Pilikula Development Authority Act, 2018
(xxii)for educational and research programmes in the fields of science and technology, art, culture, heritage, Local history, flora and fauna, importance of Western Ghats, coastal environment, fresh water and Marine species of fish, Medicinal plants, Wild life, tourism, environment, Ground water recharging, rain water harvest, eco-friendly farming and to establish institutions necessary to promote such activities;