New platform to be set up to discuss tourism development plan for Keralam’s Kasaragod

Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh has said that a platform will be established to discuss the comprehensive tourism development of Keralam’s Kasaragod district.He was speaking after inaugurating the newly completed renovation, beautification and development projects at the Ranipuram hill station. The projects were implemented by the District Tourism Promotion Council.The Minister said steps would be taken to include tourist destinations in Kasaragod in Kerala Tourism’s marketing network. He expressed confidence that Ranipuram could attract tourists from across the country and abroad if the destination received adequate promotion through the State’s tourism marketing initiatives.Stressing the need to develop tourism initiatives in line with the changing preferences of travellers, he called for tourism ventures catering to different interests. He said Ranipuram had considerable potential to emerge as a major tourist destination.The Minister said the government’s priority was to promote tourism without disturbing ecological balance. Sustainable tourism development that protects the environment would remain the government’s focus, he added.Kannur MLA Govindan Pallikkappil presided over the function. Kasaragod district panchayat president Sabu Abraham was the guest of honour. Published - November 10, 2026 07:51 pm IST