Udupi: Udupi Deputy Commissioner Priyanka Mary Francis told district administration is all set to explore tourism potentials on a large scale by capitalising more than Rs six crore in the current fiscal year to introduce wholesome entertainment package to visitors.

"The sheer volume of tourist services in the district would lead to the promotion of travel and tourism activities. Tourism business is substantial and vibrant, and there is a need to promote the district to become a major tourist destination. Revival of the tourism website is taken up on priority. The website will offer entire details of the district and its tourist destinations. It would be segregated into pilgrim, adventure and coastal. Under each head, apt guidance would be made available to the traveller. Links would be http://canaranews.com/uploaded to various websites. Besides, the tourism map of the district would be created," DC explained.

The deputy commissioner said that the Padukere beach would be extended to connect Malpe beach at a cost of Rs 50 lakh. She said that Seetha and Anejari camps will be taken up for wide publicity. The tourism industry would help growth in sectors like horticulture, handicrafts, agriculture, construction and even poultry.