Kumarakom to undergo major makeover
The backwater landscape of Kottayam, which has long drawn visitors with its picture-perfect canals, tree-lined pathways, and placid waters, will soon undergo a major makeover with the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme by the Union Ministry of Tourism finally set to take off. Officials from the State Tourism department confirm that the detailed project report (DPR) for the first phase, which aims to transform the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary into an eco-tourism hub, will be finalised this month. The ₹13.53-crore plan includes key developments such as kiosks, landscaping, accessible footpaths for differently abled individuals, as well as the reconstruction of pedestrian bridges and a boat jetty-deck.
28 Sep 18:25 · The Hindu