Minister inspects Valankulam lake area in Coimbatore

Coimbatore: “Tamil Nadu ranks second in India in terms of foreign tourist visits after Uttar Pradesh and first in local tourist visits. Work is underway to make the state number one in all categories,” said Tourism Minister K Ramachandran in Coimbatore on Saturday.

The minister visited Valankulam Lake in the city on Saturday and inspected the site in an effort to identify an alternative site for the construction of the boat house.

Later, addressing media persons, Ramachandran said, “Various activities are being carried out to promote tourism in Tamil Nadu. I am happy to share that Tamil Nadu’s tourism sector is growing and it ranks second in India in terms of foreign tourist visits after UP and first in local tourist visits.
This was possible with the guidance of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. We are working towards making Tamil Nadu number one in all categories. Moreover, the tourism sector is doing a good job in generating more employment for the local people.

“Accordingly, a study was conducted by the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) regarding construction of a boat house at an alternative location in the Valankulam area for the benefit of tourists. Further, after preparing a detailed project report (DPR) for the same, the boat house will be established at an alternative location along with all other facilities along with proper parking and necessary infrastructure.
Coimbatore Collector Kranthi’s husband presided over the event along with CCMC Mayor Kalpana Anandkumar and Commissioner M Sivaguru Prabhakaran. CCMC Central Zone chairperson Meena Logu, council member Suma V, executive engineer Karuppasamy and others participated.