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THIRUVANTHAPURAM: In an ambitious move, the Kerala government is all set to embark on a project to develop tourism townships in the state with the help of the United Arab Emirates. Despite its somewhat bitter experience on the LIFE Mission project, the LDF government has decided to go ahead with the UAE proposal. A working group has been set up to study the plan to develop townships in Vagamon and Munnar.
Chaired by the chief secretary, the six-member working group will include the tourism secretary, additional chief secretaries of local self-government (LSG) and forest departments, in addition to the revenue and LSG principal secretaries. According to an order issued by the tourism department on January 18, the group has been asked to look into all aspects of the project and come up with suggestions to take it forward.
The order, however, does not mention the nature of the UAE government’s involvement. Any investment would require central clearance. The order…
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