Kerala launches government-sector workation initiative at Gavi, Suryanelli

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 1 (UNI) Kerala has for the first time introduced the workation concept in the government sector, with facilities enabling people to work while staying at tourist destinations such as Gavi and Suryanelli, Chief Minister V D Satheesan has said. Inaugurating SHOLA (Seek-Hike-Observe-Lodge-Absorb), a new workation brand of the Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC), Satheesan said the initiative would allow people to combine work with stays in nature-oriented tourist destinations. He also inaugurated five other initiatives launched by the KFDC as part of efforts to develop new tourism products and promote sustainable tourism. The Chief Minister launched 'Aathma', a…