Karnataka announces coastal tourism policy to boost economic potential
The state government unveiled a dedicated coastal tourism policy aimed at unlocking the economic potentials of Karnataka’s 300 km coastline and attracting private investment.
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced a dedicated coastal tourism policy during the 55th annual convention of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant, according to cnbctv18.com. The policy seeks to attract private investments and develop coastal destinations on par with established tourism hubs such as Kerala and Goa.
The government identified around 40 strategically placed hotspots for development and said it is looking for participation from private players to collaborate in creating key infrastructure, cnbctv18.com reported.
Shivakumar said the employment potential of the coastal region should be expanded further and called for greater focus on economic growth through tourism, as reported by The Hindu.
A cabinet meeting will be held in Coastal Karnataka, The Hindu reported.
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