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‘Kadamakkudy Kazhchakal' launched to tap island tourism potential
Kochi: To transform Kadamakkudy as a major island destination in the country, tourism department will be developing it as a major component of the proposed tourism corridor connecting Marine Drive with Varappuzha through Kochi backwaters.
As part of preparing a comprehensive master plan for Kadamakkudy, tourism authorities have started micro-mapping important spots, traditional cuisines and cultural attractions of the island areas.
Industry minister P Rajeeve on Tuesday formally inaugurated 'Kadamakkudy Kazhchakal', a campaign headed by Vypeen MLA K N Unnikrishnan with the support of District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) highlighting tourism potential of the islands.
A boat journey through the scenic beauty of Kadamakkudy was also held, exploring more regions of the islands.
In his inaugural speech Rajeeve said that the master plan should be prepared in a way that fully preserves the natural beauty of the islands and the activities should be carried forward based on a scientific and comprehensive master plan to attract tourists while maintaining the beauty and uniqueness of the area.
DTPC secretary Linto Joseph said the micro-mapping would focus on local culture and authorities would ensure that tourism development of the island areas would be beneficial to the local people. "We are planning sustainable development of the islands by improving water connectivity and by projecting the destination as one of the major island destinations in the country," he said.
As part of the campaign, a seminar titled 'Kadamakkudy - Islands of Diversity: A Vision for Delightful and Sustainable Tourism' will be organised at Nihara Resort in Kothad on Wednesday.
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