Floating restaurants to come up in tourist places in TN: K.Ramachandran

Steps have been taken to construct floating restaurants at boathouses in
Yercaud, Kodaikanal, Ooty and Coimbatore said K. Ramachandran
Tamilnadu Tourism Minister.
The minister who reviewed the Tamilnadu hotels in Mettur and Salem
on Thursday said, reviews are being carried out in all the districts to
improve the tourism industry in accordance with the modern times. All
hotels operating under the Tourism Department will be upgraded to par
with private hotels.
In accordance to the announcement of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu,
the Yercaud hill station will be upgraded at an estimated cost of Rs.10
crore said K.Ramachandran. Further, in Yercaud, a water-based sound
and light show with 3D technology is being set up at the Emerald Lake
in Yercaud. It is also proposed to undertake land renovation, give a face
lift to view points, build infrastructure and other tourist facilities.
Interest has been evinced that the Mettur Dam Park, which is under the
control of the Water Resources Department, should be maintained by the
Tourism Department. Appropriate action will be taken if feedback is
received from the concerned department, said K.Ramachandran. A
newly established small restaurant called Quick Bites is being opened in
Yercaud today. The Tamil Nadu Hotel and Boat Club in Yercaud are
also being reviewed, he added.

Salem Mayor Mr. A. Ramachandran, Director of Tourism and Managing
Director of Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation Mr. Sandeep
Nanduri, Member of Mettur Assembly Mr.S. Sadhasivam, Deputy
Mayor Mrs.M.Saradadevi, Former Minister Mr.T.M. Selvaganapathy,
Salem Revenue Divisional Officer, Mr. Ambayiranathan and Mettur

Thasildhar Mr. A. Thanikachalam were present during the minister's
review.