Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) has introduced a tour package covering major pilgrim centres - titled God’s own country, where gods live in harmony – to provide a major thrust to the diminishing charm of the state as a communally-tolerant society.
“The plan is to showcase Kerala as a melting pot of different cultures, beliefs and values, particularly when there are attempts to create religious discord among people from some corners,” Tourism Minister, A.P Anil Kumar said.
As part of this new plan, KTDC will launch a one-day tour programme in Kochi, connecting the Kalady Sankara Mutt, Kodungalloor Cheraman Juma Masjid, Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, Vallarpadam-Ernakulam and Mattancheri Jewish Synagogue.
The government has given its green signal to the proposal and sanctioned Rs 1.20 Crore for the upgradation of infrastructure facilities in the proposed circuit. “We have already initiated procedures to buy an air-conditioned Volvo bus and once we get the bus, the project will become operational,” the minister said.
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