Thiruvananthapuram: The Elephant Rehabilitation Centre at Kottoor in Thiruvananthapuram is set to become the largest care and cure centre for elephants in the world. The first phase of the internationally acclaimed Elephant Rehabilitation Centre will be commissioned in February 2021. The project is being implemented at a cost of Rs 108 crores with funding from KIIFB. The centre has facilities to accommodate 50 elephants including the existing 16 elephants.
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Vellar Arts and Crafts Village first phase operational
Thiruvananthapuram: The first phase of the Vellar Arts and Crafts Village near Kovalam, on the outskirts of the capital city, is operational. The project aims to revitalize and nurture the handicrafts of Kerala to world-class standards and to ensure a decent livelihood for the artisans. The Craft Village has also launched various programmes to introduce the heritage products of Kerala in the global market so as to expand the market.
Read MoreTourism sector in Kerala to get a boost with 2nd phase reopening
Thiruvananthapuram: The tourism sector in Kerala which was in doldrums following the outbreak of the pandemic is expected to get a boost with the opening up of the beaches next month and the launch of 26 new tourism projects earlier this month.
Read MoreKerala Waterways Dept starts AC boat service from Alappuzha to Kumarakom
Alappuzha: AC high-speed boats which had been suspended following the outbreak of Covid, are now back in service. The biggest attraction of these boats is that the passengers can complete the journey without getting stuck in any traffic congestion and without getting exposed to smoke and dust on the roads.
Read MoreBRDC introduces Uru tourism in north Kerala backwaters
Kasaragod: The state-owned Bekal Resorts Development Corporation Ltd (BRDC) is ramping up tourism by launching a special tourism endeavour which offers tourists an opportunity to explore the culture and history of North Malabar by sailing across the backwaters in the destination in an Uru, a traditional sailing vessel.
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