Kumbalanghi project - Tourism Village in the country

Even as Kumbalanghi, arguably the first-ever model tourism village in the country, is poised to scale new heights of glory, confusion remains about the implementation part of the project.The Union Ministry of Tourism is all set to promote Kumbalanghi as one of the leading destinations in one or two-day packages along with the Incredible India campaign.

But the developments on the ground do not match with the vision those at the helm have.The District Collector, in his capacity as the nodal officer for the model tourism project being implemented with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) funds, has issued a stop memo for construction activities at a resort in the village.

However, the village panchayat gave green signal for construction of 56 cottages, perched on pillars set in water bodies. “Such a construction activity can only be allowed after proper study by aquaculture experts,” said Collector A.P.M. Mohammed Hanish.The Union Ministry, he said, was very particular in conserving the pristine rural charm of the village. Any activity contrary to that would lead to re-thinking about being included in the Incredible India campaign.