Dam Tourism on the anvil
The dams and water reservoirs of Kerala will be turned into
tourist hotspots under the eco-tourism initiatives of Kerala Tourism. A committee
has been formed for this purpose, with Mr. K. Jayakumar, Secretary, Department
of Water Resources, in the lead. The plan proposes to the development of basic
facilities in fifty odd centres. The quarters near such reservoirs and dams
will be modified into hotels with all modern amenities.
An amount of 500 million rupees has been allocated for this purpose. District
Tourism Promotion Councils will also associate with the project. Dr. Venu, V.,
has said that due consideration will be given to the safety of the dams, ecological
stability and conservation of existing water resources in the implementation
of the plan.
