<h1>Coastal tourism policy announced to establish a development board and invite private investment for sustainable coastal growth.</h1> Karnataka is preparing a coastal tourism policy establishing a Coastal Tourism Development Board, identifying 40 strategic nodes, and inviting private investment in resorts and key properties to drive planned, sustainable development. This initiative complements the Karnataka Tourism Policy 2024-29, which provides capital investment subsidies and incentives, has approved subsidies for multiple projects, and has issued PPP tenders and supporting measures including new homestay and bed-and-breakfast policies to diversify accommodation offerings.