PA Mohammed Riyas, Tourism Minister, Kerala announced ₹100-crore modernisation plans for Kovalam, Varkala, and Kappil beaches, a National Institute of Water Sports at Beypore, and cruise terminals in Kochi and Kollam. The government also plans an international wellness conclave. “The Centre’s ₹376-crore allocation for six projects will give a strong boost to Kerala’s tourism initiatives,” he said, sharing plans for an international wellness conclave.