Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Discussions on Rushikonda Complex Utilization Continue
The Rushikonda Palace was built as a personal residence for the former chief minister, but now the government is trying to figure out what to do with it.
They are spending a lot of money every month to keep it up.
Some companies, like Tata, want to use it, and there are talks about turning it into a hotel.
The government wants to make sure it brings in money for tourism.
Important people met to discuss these plans.
The Rushikonda complex was originally developed as a personal residence for former CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
The government is currently spending between Rs 25 lakh and Rs 30 lakh monthly on its maintenance.
Corporate groups, including Tata, have shown interest in using the facility.
Discussions are ongoing about potentially developing it into a hotel.
The government aims to ensure the property generates sustainable revenue for the tourism sector.
- Who
- Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav, Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh, Minister Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, Ajay Jain, Amrapali Kata
- What
- Discussions on the future utilization of the Rushikonda Palace
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Vijayawada, at the secretariat
- Why
- To decide on the viable utilization of the Rushikonda Palace and generate sustainable revenue for the tourism sector
- Location
- Vijayawada
- Current Monthly Maintenance Cost
- Rs 25 lakh to Rs 30 lakh
- Proposed Uses
- Hotel, Corporate Use
- Meeting Attendees
- Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav, Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh, Minister Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, Ajay Jain, Amrapali Kata
- Original Purpose
- Personal residence of former CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy