Archive · 26 May 2025
Andhra Pradesh to Build Tent Cities for Tourists at Pilgrim Spots
Andhra Pradesh is building temporary 'tent cities' at 21 religious sites.
These tent cities will provide places for tourists to stay.
The government hopes this will help improve tourism in these areas.
The project is being led by the Minister for Tourism, Kandula Durgesh.
They are also working on providing more rooms, aiming for 50,000 extra rooms by 2028.
Additionally, there are plans for hotels near the Polavaram irrigation project.
Andhra Pradesh will establish tent cities at 21 pilgrim spots.
The initiative aims to enhance hospitality facilities for tourists.
Tourism potential is currently limited due to poor hospitality.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu supports improving hospitality.
The government aims to add 50,000 rooms by the end of 2028.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh Department of Tourism, led by Minister Kandula Durgesh.
- What
- The establishment of tent cities and additional rooms for tourists.
- When
- Announced on May 26, 2025, with a target of 50,000 additional rooms by the end of 2028.
- Where
- 21 pilgrim spots across Andhra Pradesh and the Polavaram irrigation project site.
- Why
- To improve hospitality and tourism potential at pilgrim spots.
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Pilgrim Spots
- 21
- Tourism Minister
- Kandula Durgesh
- Room Availability Target
- By the end of 2028
- Target Additional Rooms
- 50,000