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Tourism Ministry sanctioned Rs. 80.37 crores for developing cruise tourism in Kerala
Tourism Ministry sanctioned Rs. 80.37 crores for developing cruise tourism in Kerala: Swadesh Darshan Scheme
Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned Malanad Malabar Cruise Tourism Project under Swadesh Darshan Scheme for development of rural circuit in Kerala.
Under this Malanad Malabar Cruise Tourism Project, the Ministry of Tourism will be developing three cruises with a budget of Rs. 80.37 crores.
Malabari Cuisine and Culinary Cruise (Muthappan Cruise): It will start from Valapattanam and cover a distance of 40 km to reach Munambu Kadavu in Valapattanam River.
Valapattanam River- Theyyam Cruise: It will begin from Valapattanam and will go up to Pazhayangadi in Valapattanam River.
Mangrove Cruise: It will be running on Kuppam River covering a distance of 16 Km from Pazhayangadi to Kuppam.
Malanad Malabar Cruise Tourism Project will be focusing on the development of water-based thematic cruise experiences in and around Valapattanam and Kuppam Rivers of Kannur District to tap the potential of water tourism of Kerala. The cruises under it will be operated under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Ministry of Tourism will provide funds for development of basic infrastructure facilities such as passenger terminals, boat terminals, jetties, boat race gallery, food courts, performance areas, bio toilets, wifi facility, drinking water facilities, floating markets for local produce among others.
