Thiruvananthapuram, July 14 -- In a big boost to Kerala's globally-acclaimed Responsible Tourism initiative, the State Government has allocated Rs 7,05,76, 797 for implementing various projects, ramping up local tourism activities with an added thrust on women empowerment.

These projects include RT Fest 2025-26 (Rs 2,85,82,000), Responsible/ Resilient Tourism Destinations 2025-26 (Rs 1,57,58,779), Participatory Tourism project (Rs 93,77,718), Munnar Net Zero Destination project (Rs 50,00,000), job-training for survivors of the Wayanad Mundakkai-Chooralmala natural disaster (Rs 13,58,300), Experience Ethnic, Local Cuisine Network/ Kerala Agri-tourism network (Rs 5 lakhs), Kerala Homestay and Rural Tourism Meet (Rs 1,00,00,000).

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