Govt. mulls setting up theme parks in Hogenakkal, Mukkombu, says Minister

Tamil Nadu government plans theme parks, cultural centers, and tourism infrastructure development in public-private partnership mode.

The Tamil Nadu government will explore the possibility of setting up theme parks near Hogenakkal falls in Dharmapuri district and Mukkombu in Tiruchi district, in public-private partnership mode, Tourism Minister R. Rajendran announced in the Assembly on Thursday.

The government would also explore the feasibility of improving infrastructure for water sports at Manappad and Mullakkadu in Thoothukudi, Uvari beach in Tirunelveli and Attangarai in Ramanthapuram with public-private partnership, the Minister said.

The government would set up a Buddhist cultural centre in Kancheepuram and a Jain cultural centre in Madurai district acknowledging the profound influence of Buddhism and Jainism on Tamil society, culture, and literature, the Minister said. The cultural impact of these interactions was still evident, he added. These centres would highlight their contributions in the history of Tamil Nadu.

The government would also develop tourism infrastructure in various parts of the State at a total cost of ₹100 crore. A detailed project report would be drafted to develop infrastructure to benefit tourists visiting the Nilgiris district.

The State government would explore the feasibility of operating rope car to tourist areas in Yercaud and Yelagiri, the Minister said.