The state-level inauguration of the Destination Management Councils (DMCs)
recently took place at the Muzhappilangad beach in Kannur District. The DMCs
have been formed to cater to 35 tourist destinations in Kerala and the councils
with statutory authority would be responsible for the developmental activities
of the respective destinations from now onwards. Each council would have the
member of the legislative assembly from that region as its chairman and the
DTPC secretary as its chief executive. The DMCs would also implement new projects
based on characteristics of the tourist destinations.