Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has announced beautification of Kodaikanal lake, a popular tourist attraction in Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs.87.96 crore besides measures to augment basic amenities in Kumbakonam and Karur. "Kodaikanal lake will be beautified to attract tourists and works including desilting and removal of water hyacinth, setting up storm water drain and solid waste management measures will be implemented," Jayalalithaa said in a statement.