THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Rs 362.15 crore has been earmarked for the tourism sector in this year's budget. Kovalam, Alappuzha, Kuttanad, Kumarakom, Kollam, Ashtamudi, Beypore, Bekal, Munnar etc. will be developed as world-class tourism centres. 50 crores have been earmarked for the development of seven tourism corridors namely Coastal Corridor, Coastal Highway Corridor, Waterway-Canal Corridor, National Highway Corridor and Railway Corridor.
A network of no-frill airstrips will be established for inter-district flights. The government has allocated Rs 20 crores to the PPP company for this purpose. A feasibility study will be conducted in Idukki, Wayanad and Kasaragod in the first phase.
Other announcements
Rs 19.30 crore for KITS, State Institute of Hospitality Management, Food Crafts Institute
81 crore for international tourism promotion
8 crores for regional cultural programs, including Thrissur Pooram
7 crores for Kerala Travel Mart in 2024
2 crores for Kochi Muziris Biennale
10 crore for electricity subsidy
3.70 crore for caravan tourism subsidy
Revolving Fund- 3 crores
135.62 crore for facilities at tourism centres
10 crore to establish Kappad History Museum
10 crore for public-private oceanarium in Kollam
22 crore for the renovation of Guest House, Yatri Niwas, Kerala House
9.50 crore for Responsible Tourism Mission
17 crore for Muziris, Alappuzha, Thalassery and Heritage projects
