Kerala Forest Development Corporation launches SHOLA workation brand at Gavi and Suryanelli, the first government-sector workation in the State

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Kerala Forest Development Corporation launches SHOLA workation brand at Gavi and Suryanelli, the first government-sector workation in the State

30 September 2026

On 30 September 2026 five new projects of the Kerala Forest Development Corporation were inaugurated at the Mascot Hotel, Thiruvananthapuram.
The SHOLA brand (Seek-Hike-Observe-Lodge-Absorb) offers workation facilities at Gavi and Suryanelli, described as the first workation in the government sector in Kerala.
The corporation also launched ATMA, a brand for tea and coffee grown on its plantations.
Work began on a premium pod stay at Vagamon, where four pods are due by December.
A 'Travel Today Pay Tomorrow' instalment scheme for trips and eco-guide training for nature interpretation also started.

Brand: SHOLA Workation sites: Gavi and Suryanelli Tea and coffee brand: ATMA Vagamon pods: Four, due December New projects launched: Five

Why it matters for exams: Forest-based tourism schemes and the role of the Kerala Forest Development Corporation are recurring Kerala PSC topics.

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30 September 2026 Source: PRD Live, Government of Kerala

In plain words

Workation Work + vacation — Working remotely from a holiday destination.

KFDC Kerala Forest Development Corporation — A State public sector body that runs forest plantations and forest-based ventures.