This visionary masterplan proposed for the Government of Kerala Department of Tourism focuses on the tourism-oriented invigoration of Kerala’s iconic backwaters, a vast stretch spanning 750 kilometers. This large-scale infrastructure development scheme, created soon after Kerala earned the 'God’s Own Country’ tag, involved in-depth research of the region’s landscape and potential.
The plan centered on enhancing tourism facilities, identifying new areas to attract visitors, upgrading existing tourist hotspots, and significantly improving infrastructure connectivity. New architectural ideas included developing cultural centers on the numerous islands across the backwaters and building spectator grandstands for viewing the traditional chundan vallam (snake boat) races, a true cultural jewel of the coastal state.
While the backwater system has always served as vital transportation for the local population, the scheme sought to streamline the network by creating organized boat stops and introducing a system of water taxis and water ambulances. This strategic master planning highlights expertise in combining sustainable development with cultural heritage preservation for large-scale tourism projects in India.