map of Kerala. The civic administration has unveiled an action plan
for the development of tourism infrastructure and restoration of the
inland waterway from Murukkumpuzha to Varkala. The project is part of
the Rs.8-crore Kadhinamkulam Backwater Scheme funded by the Union
Ministry of Tourism. It includes the development of floating jetties,
tourist facilitation centres, landscaping and electrification. Of the
Rs.2.43 crore sanctioned by the Centre for the first phase of the
project, Rs.56.97 lakh will be spent in the Attingal municipality.
Facilities planned
A tourist facilitation centre, floating jetty, children's park and
toilet blocks are among the facilities to come up here. The estimated
cost is Rs.57 lakh. The scheme includes the construction of floating
jetties at Murukkumpuzhakadavu, Thazhampally, Pulunthuruthu and Vakkom
and boat race tracks at Chirayinkeezh- Pulimoottukadavu. An amount of
Rs.32.47 lakh will be spent on landscaping and improvement of basic
facilities along the Murukkumpuzha-Varkala sector while
electrification of the stretch is estimated to cost Rs.15.08 lakh. Mr.
Rajeshkumar said the construction contract had been awarded to the
Kerala Small Industries Development Corporation (SIDCO). "Attingal was
selected for the project because of the proximity to the National
Highway. With the new facilities in place, the scenic backwaters here
will become a major tourist destination," he said. The scheme is
expected to be formally launched by the first week of July.
The Hindu, June 24
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