Kerala Electricity Minister A.K. Balan Thursday informed the state assembly that steps have begun to promote hydel tourism in Kerala.

‘There is huge potential for promotion of tourism at the Kerala State Electricity Board’s(KSEB) various dam hydel project  because of the beautiful settings in which these dams are located. A society to promote hydel tourism has already been formed,’ said Balan.

The state’s Wayanad district is set to become the hot spot for hydel tourism as it has a large number of dams in hilly areas. Balan said that tourism would be promoted in the 28 small islands of the Banasurasagar Lake in Wayanad.

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