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Centre okays Kerala's tourism projects with outlay of Rs 169.05 cr

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 30 (UNI) In a big boost to Kerala Tourism, the Centre has given administrative and financial sanction for two major projects with a total outlay of Rs 169.05 crore for sprucing uo water tourism in Alappuzha and the Malampuzha Garden in Palakkad.
Both the projects were submitted by the State Tourism Department, seeking clearance under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme of the Union Tourism Ministry.
The Detailed Project Report (DPR) drawn up by the state tourism department were reviewed by the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee of the Union Tourism Ministry.
The ‘Alappuzha- A Global Water Wonderland’ project, which seeks to integrate the water tourism of the area, involves a total cost of Rs 93.17 crore while the ‘Enhancement of Tourist Experience at Malampuzha Garden and Leisure Park’ project is estimated to cost Rs 75.87 crores.
Welcoming the Centre’s decision, Kerala Tourism Minister PA Mohamed Riyas said these projects will reinforce Kerala’s standing as a major destination of the country, boosting both international and domestic tourism.
The Global Water Wonderland project will firm up Alappuzha’s position as a global water tourism hub and bring benefits to the sectoral stakeholders and the local community in the entire south Kerala, the Minister said.
“Malampuzha Garden and Leisure Park has for long been one of the most-visited tourism sites of north Kerala. The implementation of this project will be a further boost to tourism in north Kerala by making the site more appealing to visitors,” he said.
The Minister recalled that he had taken up these projects with the Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat during his visit to the state capital earlier this month for the review of tourism activities in Kerala.
The Alappuzha project envisages beachfront development, canal-side transformation, waste management systems, an international cruise terminal and facilities for cultural and community engagements.
The Malampuzha project envisages the development of theme parks, water fountains, recreational zones, walkways, cultural sites, hospitality areas, landscaping, improved amenities and sustainable waste management systems.
Both the projects are to be completed before March 31, 2026. UNI DS SSP
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