<p>Speaking at a discussion organised by a private channel, he said “after getting suitable date from Union Minister of Railways, the programme on survey and reservation counter will be fixed.” <br /><br />The inclusion of Kodagu on the Indian Railway map will be a historic event. In the backdrop of increase in tourists visiting Kodagu, railway connectivity was needed. Train will come till Kushalanagar, he added. Some are demanding railway connectivity till Madikeri. <br /><br />The MP said that the Deputy Commissioner had written a letter to Infrastructure department Principal Secretary that 60 to 70 acre land is not available in Kodagu to set up mini aerodrum in Kodagu. <br /><br />The participants at the meeting said that there is ample opportunities for tourism in Kodagu. However, no development has been taking place in the district with regard to tourism. <br />“In the backdrop of steep fall in the price of coffee, to improve the economic condition of Kodagu, tourism needs to be promoted. The Centre has earmarked Rs 9,100 crore towards the promotion of tourism. Though other states have already started promoting tourism. Karnataka is lagging behind in the promotion. In fact, I had met Tourism Minister Janardhan Reddy and appealed him to take the help of Centre in promoting tourism.” <br /><br />“There is atmosphere in favour of the promotion of tourism in Kodagu and Mysore. I will discuss on eco tourism with Assembly Speaker K G Bopaiah, MLA Appacchuranjan and other elected representatives,” he added. <br /></p>
<p>Speaking at a discussion organised by a private channel, he said “after getting suitable date from Union Minister of Railways, the programme on survey and reservation counter will be fixed.” <br /><br />The inclusion of Kodagu on the Indian Railway map will be a historic event. In the backdrop of increase in tourists visiting Kodagu, railway connectivity was needed. Train will come till Kushalanagar, he added. Some are demanding railway connectivity till Madikeri. <br /><br />The MP said that the Deputy Commissioner had written a letter to Infrastructure department Principal Secretary that 60 to 70 acre land is not available in Kodagu to set up mini aerodrum in Kodagu. <br /><br />The participants at the meeting said that there is ample opportunities for tourism in Kodagu. However, no development has been taking place in the district with regard to tourism. <br />“In the backdrop of steep fall in the price of coffee, to improve the economic condition of Kodagu, tourism needs to be promoted. The Centre has earmarked Rs 9,100 crore towards the promotion of tourism. Though other states have already started promoting tourism. Karnataka is lagging behind in the promotion. In fact, I had met Tourism Minister Janardhan Reddy and appealed him to take the help of Centre in promoting tourism.” <br /><br />“There is atmosphere in favour of the promotion of tourism in Kodagu and Mysore. I will discuss on eco tourism with Assembly Speaker K G Bopaiah, MLA Appacchuranjan and other elected representatives,” he added. <br /></p>
