Kerala: A Poem in Green and Gold, News Bytes, Kerala Tourism

KERALA TOURISM NEWSLETTER

ISSUE: 184

DECEMBER 2008

?Kerala: A Poem in Green and Gold? released

Mr. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, Minister for Tourism, released "Kerala: A Poem in Green and Gold", written by Mr. K. Jayakumar , poet, lyricist and senior civil servant, by handing over the copy to Mr. Cherian Philip, Chairman, KTDC. The 250 page book, published jointly by Kerala Tourism and Invis Infotech is a study into the rich social, cultural and political heritage of Kerala and provides the reader with an insight into the development of the state into an important tourist destination well described as "God's Own Country".

The Minister described the effort as a praiseworthy one since, he said, it is one of the best available study books on Kerala. It is useful for both the natives as well as the travellers. Mr. Cherian Philip also had high opinions about the book, and he said that it is a must read for all those who want to know about Kerala in all its true essence. The felicitations were given by Ms. J. Lalithambika, Mr. T. Balakrishnan IAS and Mr. E.M. Najeeb.