‘women-friendly tourism’ project launched by Kerala tourism department

The Kerala state tourism department has launched a ‘Women-Friendly Tourism’ project to ensure safe and hygienic destinations for women.
The all-women tour packages, which include food, accommodation, transportation and community guides, will be controlled and operated by women.
Launching the state Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission’s initiative, Tourism Minister Mohamed Riyas said Kerala already enjoys the reputation as the safest destination for women tourists.
Recently, a one-day workshop was also organised under the project. According to media reports, Kanta Singh, UN Women India Deputy Representative, too reiterated the need for safe, reliable and hygienic infrastructure for women while addressing the workshop participants.
As part of taking the initiative to all districts, RT Mission will provide training to selected women to work as tour coordinators, storytellers, community tour leaders, auto/taxi drivers (guest handling), homestay operators and in various other sectors like souvenir creation.
All basic infrastructure will be made available for the project, which will have a monthly evaluation process, led by the tourism minister.