PORT AND SHIPPING MINISTRY PLANS LIGHTHOUSE TOURISM IN INDIA
The Business Guardian|July 12, 2024
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, under the leadership of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, has initiated a strategy to elevate lighthouses into tourist destinations.
PORT AND SHIPPING MINISTRY PLANS LIGHTHOUSE TOURISM IN INDIA

According to a press release, this initiative, highlighted during a stakeholders meeting in Vizhinjam, Kerala, underscores the government’s commitment to transforming these iconic structures into cultural and historical landmarks.

The meeting, chaired by Sarbananda Sonowal and organized by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL), aimed to showcase the tourism potential of lighthouses as hubs of historical, cultural, and scenic significance.

Key announcements included the introduction of a new Laser Light & Sound Show at the Vizhinjam Lighthouse, designed to enhance visitor experiences and attract more tourists.

“More than 500,000 tourists visited the Lighthouses between April and June, 2024, validating the vision of transforming these iconic maritime structures into vibrant tourists hotspots as envisioned by PM Narendra Modi ji,” stated Sonowal.

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