Popular film shooting spots to be developed in T.N.: Tourism Minister
Tamil Nadu's Tourism Minister announced plans to develop popular film shooting locations into tourist attractions through public-private partnerships. The initiative includes infrastructure upgrades, cruise tourism feasibility studies, and the installation of AI-based security cameras.
Why it matters
This project aims to boost regional tourism revenue by capitalizing on the cultural popularity of local cinema and improving site accessibility.
Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar on Wednesday announced that the department was looking to develop popular film shooting spots on Public-Private-partnership Mode.
Since many tourists have shown interest in visiting such spots and re-live the scenes, the project aims to provide facilities such as experience centres, signages, parking spots, and refreshment areas. The details of the spots would be made available to the public on QR codes.
Speaking during the demands for the Tourism Department in the State Assembly, the Minister said that the department will take up development works at a cost of ₹48 crore at sites including Pechiparai dam in Kanniyakumari district, Thirumurthi dam in Tiruppur district, K.R.P. dam in Krishnagiri district, and Kodiveri dam in Erode district. The developmental works aim to provide facilities including landscaping, play areas, seating arrangements, drinking water, and toilets to tourists.
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