Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Andhra Pradesh Announces Heritage Tourism Policy and Plans
Andhra Pradesh is working on making its old buildings into tourist spots.
They want to fix up places like old town halls and make them nice for visitors.
The government is giving tourism the same benefits as other businesses.
They also plan to set up temporary 'tent cities' for big river festivals, like the Pushkarams, to provide places for people to stay.
They are also focused on being environmentally friendly in their plans and encouraging people to invest in the state's tourism.
A new heritage tourism policy is under consideration to promote historic buildings.
Tourism activities have been granted industry status, offering incentives.
The land allotment policy is being implemented to encourage public-private partnerships.
Tent cities are planned for 'Pushkarams' to provide accommodation.
The state aims to conserve heritage and promote sustainable tourism.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh
- What
- Andhra Pradesh is developing a new heritage tourism policy and 'tent cities' for festivals.
- When
- The land allotment policy was announced in August and a new heritage tourism policy will be brought later this year.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To preserve heritage sites, boost tourism, and offer incentives for investment.
- Policy Announcement
- New heritage tourism policy under consideration
- Tourism Activities
- Accorded industry status
- Land Allotment Policy
- Implemented this year; first in India
- Coastal Area
- 974 km coastline, Blue Flag beach at Rushikonda
- Pushkarams
- Tent cities planned for festivals
- Upcoming Festivals
- Godavari Pushkaram in 2027, Krishna Pushkaram in 2028