Kerala has launched 25 new projects at a cost of ₹60 crores to offer visibility to rural and semi-urban areas in the state.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the projects through video conferencing and said that tourism in the state is on the comeback trail from the pandemic-induced crisis and the government is committed to providing all support to the sector.
The new projects are in line with Kerala’s “Responsible Tourism” model and aim to boost the incomes of local communities. In addition, it will help preserve the heritage including art, handicraft, unique farming methods, and cuisine.
Tourism minister Kadakampally Surendran said that the new projects will help tourism overcome the crisis and maintain its status as India’s ‘Super Brand.’
Projects include Thalassery Heritage Project Phase-1 (Kannur), Sasthampara Tourism Project (Thiruvananthapuram), Aranmula Destination Development (Pathanamthitta), Ramakkalmedu Tourism Development Project (Idukki), Kumarakom Cultural Centre, Thunchan Smaraka renovation (Malappuram) Kappad Beach Tourism Project (Kozhikode) and Bekal Beach Park (Kasaragod).
Other projects, located in different districts, are Shankumugham Chacha Nehru Park Recreation Club, Asramam Ground Beautification, Village Crafts Museum, and Sales Emporium, Kottarakkara Pulamon Thodu, Meenpidipara Tourism Project, Pereunthenaruvi Tourism Project, development of micro destination ( Thazhappu), Arukutty Houseboat Terminal, Erumeli Tourism Hub, Cheppara Eco-Tourism Village, Rock Garden, Arippara Waterfalls, Thonikkadavu Tourism Project among others.
