Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Wednesday gave its go ahead to the Kerala Tourism to launch seaplane services to boost tourism.
"It has been decided to go ahead with seaplane operations which will boost tourism activities in the state," Chief Minister Oommen Chandy told reporters after the weekly cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
"Authorities have been asked to go ahead and begin talks with seaplane operators to begin operations," he added.
In June 2013, seaplane operations were inaugurated but it were kept on hold following strong protests from the fishing community as they feared that their livelihood will be affected.
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"It has been decided to go ahead with seaplane operations which will boost tourism activities in the state," Chief Minister Oommen Chandy told reporters after the weekly cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
"Authorities have been asked to go ahead and begin talks with seaplane operators to begin operations," he added.
In June 2013, seaplane operations were inaugurated but it were kept on hold following strong protests from the fishing community as they feared that their livelihood will be affected.
24/06/15 Bilkul.com
