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Another scenic state in South India coming up with coastal tourism ... Another scenic state in South India coming up with coastal tourism policy Around 40 strategically placed hotspots have been identified for development under the upcoming policy and the Karnataka government is looking at participation from private players to collaborate in creating key infrastructure under the policy. By CNBCTV18 Travel Desk September 19, 2025, 11:25:19 AM IST (Published) 2 Min Read Coastal tourism in India has been attracting tourists from across the country and the world, and the Karnataka government is now looking to capitalise on the trend as it recently announced the formulation of a dedicated coastal tourism policy aimed at unlocking the economic potentials of the state's 300 km coastline. The policy, which is currently in the works, seeks to attract private investments and develop coastal destinations on par with established tourism hubs such as Kerala and Goa. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar made the announcement during the 55th annual convention of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), currently underway in Bengaluru. Highlighting the state's rich nat…

Karnataka CM Shivakumar Pushes Single-Window System to Boost Coastal ... Bengaluru:Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday said the state government would hold a Cabinet meeting in the coastal region, and directed officials to resolve technical issues affecting tourism and investment projects ahead of it.Chairing a meeting on coastal tourism at Vidhana Soudha, he instructed officials to prepare a report within 15 to 20 days on technical obstacles arising from Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms and issues related to the Forest Department, identifying both problems and possible solutions. Stressing the need to facilitate investments, the CM said, "We must create smooth and simple pathways for investors; departmental hurdles faced by entrepreneurs must be resolved." He directed officials to promote the culture, traditions, customs and heritage of the coastal region at the international level, while giving priority to employment generation and economic growth, the CM's office said in a statement. According to officials, 45 projects with an estimated investment of Rs 718.63 crore have been approved under the Karnataka Tourism Policy. These projects are expected to generat…

Karnataka CM Shivakumar Pushes Single-Window System to Boost ... Bengaluru:Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday said the state government would hold a Cabinet meeting in the coastal region, and directed officials to resolve technical issues affecting tourism and investment projects ahead of it.Chairing a meeting on coastal tourism at Vidhana Soudha, he instructed officials to prepare a report within 15 to 20 days on technical obstacles arising from Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms and issues related to the Forest Department, identifying both problems and possible solutions. Stressing the need to facilitate investments, the CM said, "We must create smooth and simple pathways for investors; departmental hurdles faced by entrepreneurs must be resolved." He directed officials to promote the culture, traditions, customs and heritage of the coastal region at the international level, while giving priority to employment generation and economic growth, the CM's office said in a statement. According to officials, 45 projects with an estimated investment of Rs 718.63 crore have been approved under the Karnataka Tourism Policy. These projects are expected to generate about …

Karnataka to come out with coastal tourism policy; govt invites private ... Home India Karnataka to come out with coastal tourism policy; govt invites private firms India States Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp The Karnataka government announced on Thursday that it is working on a dedicated “coastal tourism policy” and invited private players to partner in its growth story in the sector. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, in his address at a tourism and hospitality conference here, said the state is envisioning coming up with this policy, and projecting its coastal assets on the lines of Kerala and Goa. Karnataka Tourism Minister H K Patil said the state government has identified 40 strategic nodes for development under the new policy. “Last month, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of the deputy chief minister to create a clear strategy for coastal tourism in Karnataka,” Patil said. He asserted that Karnataka is endowed with a beautiful, nearly 320-km coastline, and termed coastal tourism a “priority”. “We are going to formulate a new coastal tourism policy, and establish a coastal tourism development board to drive planned and sustainable development,” Patil said, a…

Karnataka CM Shivakumar pushes single-window system to boost ... Subscribe to Notifications India Bengaluru, Jun 19 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday said the state government would hold a Cabinet meeting in the coastal region, and directed officials to resolve technical issues affecting tourism and investment projects ahead of it. Chairing a meeting on coastal tourism at Vidhana Soudha, he instructed officials to prepare a report within 15 to 20 days on technical obstacles arising from Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms and issues related to the Forest Department, identifying both problems and possible solutions. Stressing the need to facilitate investments, the CM said, “We must create smooth and simple pathways for investors; departmental hurdles faced by entrepreneurs must be resolved.” He directed officials to promote the culture, traditions, customs and heritage of the coastal region at the international level, while giving priority to employment generation and economic growth, the CM’s office said in a statement. According to officials, 45 projects with an estimated investment of Rs 718.63 crore have been approved under the Karnataka Tourism Policy. T…

Karnataka to hold Cabinet meeting in coastal region to boost tourism ... Bengaluru, Jun 20, 2026:Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has announced that the state government will convene a Cabinet meeting in the coastal region soon to expedite tourism and infrastructure development. He directed officials to clear all technical hurdles before the meeting.Chairing a review meeting on coastal tourism at Vidhana Soudha on Friday, Shivakumar said the government is committed to showcasing the region’s rich cultural heritage on the global stage while generating employment and strengthening the local economy. The Chief Minister emphasized that tourism projects along Karnataka’s coastline must be developed in an environmentally sustainable manner without adversely affecting the coastal ecosystem.To encourage investment, he proposed introducing a single-window clearance system to streamline approvals for tourism and infrastructure projects and eliminate procedural delays.Shivakumar instructed officials to submit a comprehensive report within 15 to 20 days detailing challenges related to Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) regulations and forest department clearances. The report should also s…

Karnataka Sets Roadmap to Transform 320-km Coastline into Global ... The Karnataka government has launched an ambitious plan to turn its 320-km coastline into a world-class tourism destination. This initiative aims to boost the state’s economy significantly. Chief Minister Shri D.K. Shivakumar led a high-level meeting. He was joined by Deputy Chief Minister Shri G. Parameshwar and Tourism Minister Shri K.J. George. They discussed strategies to align coastal growth with the state’s $1 Trillion economy goal. The government is reviewing 45 active projects. These projects represent a total investment pipeline of INR 718.63 Crores. Officials are aligning plans with the Karnataka Tourism Policy 2024–29. This includes assessing capital and interest subsidies alongside land fee reimbursements. The state is considering new incentives. These include 20% capital subsidies for new hotels and specific viability gap funding for mega projects exceeding INR 100 Crore. The government plans to remove bureaucratic hurdles under Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. It will adopt successful models from Goa and Kerala to facilitate beach shacks and eco-friendly cottages. Authorities have identifi…

Cabinet meeting to be held in Coastal Karnataka, says Chief Minister Mr. Shivakumar said the employment potential of the coastal region should be expanded further and called for greater focus on economic growth through tourism.

Karnataka to introduce coastal tourism policy soon BENGALURU: The Karnataka government will soon announce the first-ever coastal tourism policy. This will be separate from the existing tourism policy. Chairing the meeting along with Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday, Tourism Minister KJ George said this new policy will soon be released and announced in a cabinet meeting that will be held in Mangaluru. The meeting on Friday was to take inputs from all stakeholders before finalising it. Adding to this, LK Ateeq, financial advisor to CM, said that before the new policy, all the required approvals will be taken and finalised. He also said at the meeting, stakeholders raised concerns over the method of operations, business opportunities and stringent laws. Pertaining to the Coastal Regular Zones (CRZ) rules, Ateeq said, the stakeholders pointed out that it was a big concern. They informed the CM that the rules were more stringent in Karnataka when compared to Kerala and Goa. The CM said that he will lead a delegation to the Union government to seek amendments and relaxations to the existing CRZ rules. A proposal will also be submitted to the central government for approval. So…