<h1>Government drafts coastal tourism policy with 40 development nodes, proposed board, PPP investment invites and subsidy incentives</h1> The state government announced it is formulating a dedicated coastal tourism policy, identifying 40 strategic development nodes and proposing a coastal tourism development board to oversee planned, sustainable development; it invites private-sector participation through investment, PPP tenders and project partnerships. The policy framework aligns with an existing 2024-29 tourism policy offering capital subsidies and incentives (including specified caps for premium and budget hotels, convention centres and MICE venues) and in-principle approvals for multiple projects. Regulatory measures under consideration include new homestay and bed-and-breakfast policies, site development of specified beaches, and sustainability-focused project criteria.