Once, for Malayalis, travel mostly meant short trips- south to Kovalam or north to Malampuzha. But times have changed. Travel has become a part of life, tourism has taken on new meaning, and in “God’s Own Country,” new destinations continue to emerge. Domestic tourism now plays a major role in the state’s tourism revenue. With the rise of water tourism, Kerala’s rivers, lakes, canals, and dams have become key attractions- and boats have turned into the stars of leisure travel. There are now over 3,500 tourist boats operating in various destinations across the state. Unfortunately, these boats often make news only when accidents occur.

When it comes to traditional tourist destinations, improving infrastructure and ensuring safety are relatively straightforward tasks. But for water-based to

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