The diving center would facilitate divers and tourist wanting training in diving.
"In 2016, as a prize, a diving center would be built in Raja Ampat," Tourism Minister Arief Yahya said here on Friday.
The minister pledged to turn out 50 dive masters in Raja Ampat from local people.
He said in order to boost development of Raja Ampat as a major tourist destination expansion of the airport of Mandira in the district of Waigeo had been approved by President Joko Widodo.
Meanwhile, deputy for development of tourist destination and industry Dadang Rizki said the diving center would be built in Waiwo.
Construction of the diving center is being prepared but the project would be completed this year , Arief said, adding, meanwhile training would take place to turn out 50 dive master. (WDY)
