With basic tourist facilities non-existent in Mandrem, Tourism Min says this…

With Mopa airport now operational, tourism along the Mandrem Coastal belt has seen a surge in footfall. However, the tourist facilities along the belt are almost non-existent. To tackle the issue, tourism Minster Rohan Khaunte held a review meeting with local MLA Jit Arolkar.

The beach belt along Mandrem has been suffering from a lack of basic facilities for tourists. A fact, admitted by the local MLA and tourism minister. While several MLAs and Ministers have previously given huge promises on developing the area, none have borne any fruit. Tourism Minister Rohan Khaute however, has expressed confidence that the work will be done this time around.

Beach shacks meanwhile have seen a massive crackdown over the past few months. While beach shack owners claim that they receive no support from the government, the tourism ministersays that Shack owners have to follow the new rules, especially related to pollution.