Quetta: The Balochistan Coastal Development Authority (BCDA) is chalking out the master plan of the coastal lie of the province in an attempt to identify the future feasibility of ‘compressive development and preservation of the natural ecosystem’, according to news published on January 23.
Reportedly, the Balochistan government is contributing earnest effort to finalise the master plan to leverage the plethora of tourist destinations dotting the 750-kilometre-long coastal belt and boost the ‘blue economy’. To further optimize the potential of the provincial tourism sector, the government worked to preserve marine life and protect the coastal ecosystem to combat coastal erosion.
The construction work on eco-tourism resorts, jetties, beach parks and rest spots has been ongoing in full swing to accommodate local and foreign travellers. The development of resorts in Gadani, Kund Malir, Jiwani, Aurmara, Gwadar and Kalmat is almost 90% complete. Moreover, the government has spent PKR 250 million on the establishment of five beach parks at the coastal belt.
As per the sources, the government has also formulated BCDA to oversee commercial, residential and other salient facilities for tourists.
