Mohamed Riyas says Kerala’s want record for tourism growth included a ₹100-crore scheme every for the modernisation of Kovalam, Varkala, and Kappil seashores.
Speaking to reporters in New Delhi after assembly Union Minister for Tourism Rajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday, Mr Riyas stated Kerala’s want record for tourism growth included a ₹100-crore scheme every for the modernisation of Kovalam, Varkala, and Kappil seashores.
He stated the State additionally aspired for a National Institute of Water Sports at Beypore in Kozhikode, pleasure cruise terminals in Kochi and Kollam.
He stated Kerala authorities will organise a global wellness conclave to rework Kerala into a worldwide vacation spot for well being tourism. Kerala hoped to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the conclave. The authorities would set a date that doesn’t battle with the approaching native physique elections’ code of conduct, Mr Riyas stated.
He thanked Mr. Shekhawat for allocating six tourism tasks for Kerala. “The Centre has allotted ₹376 crore for every challenge. It’s not a small outlay and can give a leg-up to Kerala’s tourism initiatives”, he added.
Mr. Riyas stated Mr. Shekhawat lauded Kerala for its accountable tourism initiatives and in addition growing footfalls of vacationers, each home and worldwide.
NH-66 growth
Later within the day, Mr Riyas will accompany Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for an interplay with Union Minister for Road Transport and National Highways Nitin Gadkari.
He stated the assembly would evaluate the event of NH-66 in Kerala. “So far, the National Highway Authority of India has accomplished 444 km of NH-66. Kerala is racing to finish the freeway growth by December. There are particular points in sure areas, together with Vadakara, that each the Centre and the State should resolve expeditiously. Currently, NHA and the State authorities are working in tandem to deal with issues in each 10 km of the NH 66”, he stated.
Published – October 09, 2025 10:27 am IST
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