The Kerala government would initiate steps including enactment of laws to promote the tourism sector in Kerala, Minister for Tourism Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said here on Sunday. He was speaking after distributing the state tourism awards at Kadavu Resorts. Law will be enacted to enable the entrepreneurs to start their ventures without waiting for issue of licence.

“If licence is not issued within the stipulated time, the entrepreneur can start their firm,” he said, adding single-window system will be introduced for issuing licence.
The Minister said the government would ensure all security for those who desire to invest in the state. The government will institute award for responsible tourism from next year.

Those in the medical tourism sector, NGOs and local bodies involved in tourism will also be considered for the awards, he said.Kodiyeri said more than 3000 buyers have already registered for the Kerala Travel Mart which will begin in Kochi next month. A Malabar Travel Mart will be conducted in Kozhikode next year, he said.

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