Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Irakam Island to Become Eco-Tourism Hub, Boosting Community
Imagine a beautiful island called Irakam that's like a hidden gem!
The government wants to make it a fun place for people to visit, like a park.
They're building little houses for tourists to stay in and making it easy to get there with boats.
Also, they are building more houses and giving people land.
They are also helping the people who live there by providing them with things like roads and water.
They're even giving money to farmers and old people.
They are making sure it's a nice place to visit while also helping the people who live there.
Irakam Island in Pulicat Lake is being developed into an eco-tourism destination.
Tourism infrastructure includes completed cottages and a boating platform for faster access.
Private eco-resort investments are planned, with interest from companies like Mahindra Club Resorts.
Local communities will receive support, including land and essential amenities.
The district administration aims to balance tourism growth with community welfare.
- Who
- The Tirupati district administration, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC), and local communities are involved.
- What
- Irakam Island is being transformed into an eco-tourism destination with infrastructure development and community support.
- When
- Infrastructure development is ongoing with completion of cottages and plans for the Flamingo Festival.
- Where
- Irakam Island in Pulicat Lake, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To attract visitors, preserve the island's natural beauty, improve livelihoods, and provide essential amenities for local communities.
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Eco-Tourism
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Sustainable eco-tourism can boost the economy and create jobs while protecting the island's natural environment.
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- Island Area
- 18 acres
- Cottages Completed
- 3
- Speedboat Travel Time
- 15 minutes
- Land for Eco-Resorts
- 95 acres
- House Site Land
- 2.5 cents per landless family
- Farmer Payments Start
- August 2