The Bekal Game Plan

ECO-FRIENDLY DEVELOPMENT : Development Guidelines for Bekal  

The following guidelines shall be strictly observed by all potential developers at Bekal while setting up and running of hotel/resorts for conservation of environment and interest of Bekal Project as eco-friendly planned destination. These guidelines are not exhaustive and any other parameters prescribed from time to time shall also be observed as above:

  • Local sentiments shall be respected regarding any activity that may be taken up in the site.

  • The site shall be used for any purpose other than tourists accommodation and tourism related facilities.

  • All provisions in the CORPS conditions shall be adhered to while developing the site. For all normal purposes, the High Tide Line 9HTL) and the Restricted Construction zones demarcated in the maps certified by CESS shall be followed.

  • Groundwater tapping will not be allowed, once the water supply scheme is operational.

  • There shall be provision for water recycling

  • No waste water shall be discharged into the backwaters or the sea untreated or disposed of in any way that will pollute the groundwater, backwaters or the sea.

  • Rainwater harvesting shall be done as far as possible by having suitable architectural designs.

  • Solid waste disposal shall be done properly (minimum use of plastic).

  • Energy conservation shall be encouraged (renewable energy solar wind).

  • All mangrove areas shall be preserved by:

  • Protecting these areas from excessive wave action due to motorized boats or other water-related activities.

  • Protecting the areas from visitor activities

  • Protecting the mangrove areas from any kind of horticultural work

  • Maintaining a buffer of natural planting around the mangrove areas which are not to be fertilised in any way.

  • Maintaining the existing water quality of the backwaters.

  • To protect the backwater edges:

  • Marine life and quality of the backwaters, the use of motorized boats shall be regulated in these area.

  • Construction materials shall not be stocked on the banks of the backwaters. A system of linear filter barriers, using reed or grass, or any other effective arrangements shall be put into place prior to any sort of excavation or construction of site to prevent soluble material from being washed into the backwaters.

  • Planning, grading and landscape treatment of the resort site shall be done in such a way that rainwater recharge will get established.

  • Landscape maintenance strategies of the resort shall be geared towards.

  • Using a minimum of chemical fertiliser for landscape execution and maintenance

  • Using fertilizers and plant cures that are known in good horticultural practices or derivatives of natural plant-based products which are known to be biodegradable.

  • Loading docks and other vehicular areas adjacent to backwaters shall be slopped inland away from the water’s edge. Rainwater runoff from these shall be allowed to percolate into filter beds.

  • The water quality of the backwaters shall be tested by any agency approved by the Government and the report submitted to BRDC before starting any construction. The same has to be done every six months to ensure that the backwater quality is not adversely affected by the activities on the site.

  • For bank stabilisation (if any), dry stone masonry shall be adopted.

  • The built form should be compatible with the prevailing built form of the region and use local material and local topology.

  • The height of construction shall in no case exceed 9 m (nine metres) from the original ground level, as per the carrying capacity.

Other Rules and Guidelines

Besides the developmental guidelines prescribed by the Corporation for Bekal, all other guidelines/rules laid down by the Government/local bodies like CRZ  Rules, Kerala  Building Rules etc. will have to be strictly followed by the developer at the time of construction and running of the project.

Incentives and concessions offered by the Government of Kerala/other financial agencies:

The investment in various tourism projects at Bekal is eligible for  concessions and incentives as may be provided by the Government of India and Government of Kerala from time to time subject to the fulfillment of the conditions laid down in this regard. In general such concessions include:

  • Investment Subsidy based on cost of investment at the rates and limits prescribed for the time being.

  • Tax holiday from payment of luxury/sales tax etc.

  • Exemption of income form hotel/resort under the Income tax Act, 1961.

  • Availability of funds from Financial Institutions

  • Interest subsidy as per eligibility

  • Concession on Electricity as per the policy for the time being.

Details of concessions and incentives extended by Government of India is available from the Ministry of Tourism, Got. Of India etc http://www.smallindustryindia.com/

BRDC will act as a facilitator for availing the various incentives and concessions.

 

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