West Bengal
Plans coastal tourism hub along 27 km coastline
- Type
- Infrastructure · Civic
- Reported
- 9 November 2026
West Bengal announced plans to develop a 27 km coastal stretch as a tourism hub, alongside support for homestays and a helicopter service to Digha.
WHERE IT LANDS
WHAT IT MEANS
Lokazen’s read- For brands & retailers
Digha could see more tourist demand for food, convenience and leisure as the coastal hub, homestay support and helicopter service develop.
- For businesses
Hospitality operators in Digha could find a broader tourism-led customer base as homestays receive support and air access is introduced.
- For investors & landlords
The 27 km tourism plan and ₹5 lakh homestay subsidy could increase demand for lodging and visitor-facing property around Digha.
Compare hospitality and visitor-facing sites in Digha, where the helicopter service and coastal tourism plan could concentrate demand.
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