Kerala annual budget proposes two new airports at Wayanad and Idukki

Proposes setting up Kerala Tourism Promotion Board, Ayurvedic University to boost tourism

In a bid to boost tourism and connectivity in the state, the Annual Budget for the state of Kerala, presented by KM Mani, Finance Minister, Government of Kerala in the State Assembly today, proposed an allocation of Rs 50 crore for a feasibility study of two new airports at Idukki and Wayanad in Kerala. Additionally, as a step to boost connectivity in the state, the Minister also proposed construction of airstrips for small aircraft in all districts of the state. “The land for construction of airstrips has already been identified in Kottayam and Kollam. The projects would be taken up and completed in the financial year 2012-13 itself,” Mani said.

The budget also proposed a slew of measures for the tourism sector in the state. It proposed setting up a Kerala Tourism Promotion Board with an initial allocation of Rs 15 crore. Additionally, in a boost to Wellness Tourism in the state, the Finance Minister proposed to set up an Ayurvedic University in Malappuram district to undertake research in traditional Ayurvedic medicinal practices.

 

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