AP Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh reviews tourism projects, plans to attract ₹25,000 crore investments and develop 50,000 hotel rooms.

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh has asked officials to promote tourism destinations and attract investments worth ₹25,000 crore. The Minister stated that the Centre had positively responded to the Tourism Bhavan project at Amaravati. He instructed officials to work on developing 50,000 hotel rooms, introducing tent cities and igloo-style accommodations, and preparing proposals for projects at Lepakshi and Lambasingi. Durgesh also reviewed progress on ongoing projects and discussed the development of a Buddhist circuit.

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh has called for significant investments in the state's tourism sector, aiming to attract ₹25,000 crore. The Minister emphasized the need to develop 50,000 hotel rooms, introduce innovative accommodations like tent cities and igloo-style structures, and prepare detailed project reports for key destinations [2].

Durgesh also highlighted the positive response from the Centre regarding the Tourism Bhavan project in Amaravati, stating that the Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat supports Andhra Pradesh's tourism plans. The Minister directed officials to prepare proposals for projects at Lepakshi and Lambasingi and to tap into Central government schemes such as Swadesh Darshan, PRASAD, and CBDDP [2].

In addition to promoting tourism, Durgesh reviewed the progress of ongoing projects, including the NTR Beach, Uppada Beach, and the PRASAD initiative at Simhachalam and Annavaram temples. He also discussed the development of a Buddhist circuit covering Thotlakonda, Amaravati, Ghantasala, and Nagarjuna Konda [2].

The Minister's directives aim to enhance Andhra Pradesh's tourism infrastructure and attract more visitors, thereby boosting the state's economy. The focus on innovative accommodations and strategic partnerships with the Centre indicates a comprehensive approach to tourism development.

References:
[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/andhra-pradesh-government-signs-mou-with-national-bank-for-financing-infrastructure-and-development-for-transaction-advisory-services-302504181.html
[2] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/centre-responded-positively-to-tourism-bhavan-project-at-amaravati-says-ap-minister-kandula-durgesh/article69815529.ece