- The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned the project “Development of Rural Circuit: Malanad Malabar Cruise Tourism Project’ in Kerala under Swadesh Darshan Scheme for Rs. 80.37 Crores.
- The project envisages development of three thematic cruises in and around Valapattanam and Kuppam Rivers of Kannur District. These includes:
- Malabari Cuisine and Culinary Cruise in Valapattanam River (Muthappan Cruise) – 40 km cruise begins from Valapattanam to Munambu Kadavu in Valapattanam River.
- Theyyam Cruise in Valapattanam River – The 16 km Cruise starts from Valapattanam to Pazhayangadi in Valapattanam River.
- Mangrove Cruise in Kuppam River – The 16 km Cruise starts from Pazhayangadi to Kuppam in Kuppam River.
