PANAJI (Goa) Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Goa Tourism Department will give a facelift to four shorelines including Colva in the South district to divert tourists from the crowded beaches of North Goa in the western Indian state.

The Union tourism ministry has allocated Rs 17.23 crore (about US$2.8 million) to upgrade facilities at Colva, Gonsua, Betalbatim and Benaulim beaches in South Goa in a project named "Colva Circuit", Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.

"All South Goa beaches are internationally famous and attract a lot of tourists. These areas demand an upgrade, development and a facelift which can accommodate more tourists and provide better facilities to boost tourism in South Goa," said State Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar.

The project will see the improvement of various facilities at the beaches such as car parks, pathways, seating areas, a children's park, changing rooms and washrooms, among others.

It will also include beautifiying sites of interest along the southern coastline.

Dilip said development work is anticipated to be completed within 180 days from the day work order is executed.

-- BERNAMA

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India's Goa State Beaches To Receive Facelift