Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Andhra Pradesh Tourism to Receive Over Rs 375 Crore
The Indian government is giving Andhra Pradesh a lot of money to improve tourism.
The Ministry of Tourism is providing over 375 crore rupees to build new attractions and improve existing ones.
This money comes from different government programs.
Some of the projects include beaches, caves, and temples.
The government also gave money to improve historical sites and build better infrastructure to make it easier for tourists to visit these places.
It's like the government is trying to make Andhra Pradesh a more exciting place for people to visit and enjoy.
The Union Ministry of Tourism sanctioned Rs 375.07 crore for tourism projects in Andhra Pradesh.
Funds are allocated for the fiscal year 2024-25 under various Central sector schemes.
Schemes include Swadesh Darshan, Swadesh Darshan 2.0, CBDD, and PRASHAD.
Key projects include Suryalanka Beach, Borra Caves circuit, Ahobilam and Nagarjuna Sagar projects.
Additional funding through SASCI for Gandikota fort and the Akhanda Godavari project, along with PRASHAD funding for Annavaram temple.
- Who
- The Union Ministry of Tourism, MPs Sana Satish Babu and Beeda Masthan Rao Yadav.
- What
- The Union Ministry of Tourism sanctioned projects worth Rs 375.07 crore for Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- In the fiscal year 2024-25.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To strengthen tourism infrastructure in coordination with state efforts.
- Funding Amount
- Rs 375.07 crore
- Fiscal Year
- 2024-25
- Key Schemes
- Swadesh Darshan, Swadesh Darshan 2.0, CBDD, PRASHAD, SASCI
- Suryalanka Beach Project
- Rs 97.52 crore
- Borra Caves Circuit
- Rs 29.87 crore
- Ahobilam & Nagarjuna Sagar
- Rs 25 crore each
- Gandikota Fort & Gorge
- Rs 77.91 crore
- Akhanda Godavari Project
- Rs 94.44 crore
- Annavaram Temple
- Rs 25.33 crore