Kerala Budget: major tourism and traditional industry push for Alappuzha
The new Kerala state budget includes significant investments for the Alappuzha district, focusing on tourism infrastructure, the coir industry, and a new Southern Economic Corridor. The plan aims to position the region as a 'Blue Economy Capital' through sustainable development.
Why it matters
These investments are intended to revitalize the local economy and modernize traditional industries in the region.
Alappuzha has emerged as one of the biggest winners in the maiden Budget of the V.D. Satheesan government, with a raft of proposals spanning tourism, infrastructure, and traditional industries aimed at breathing fresh life into the coastal district’s economy.
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