Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Visakha Utsav to Boost Vizag’s Global Profile
The Visakha Utsav, also known as the Vizag Beach Festival, is happening from January 23 to 31.
This big event will help make Visakhapatnam more famous around the world.
The government wants to make Visakhapatnam a top place for tourists.
They are also working on a big plan called the Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER) to make the area richer and more developed.
The VER includes nine districts and aims to bring in a lot of money and create many jobs by 2031.
The government is also fixing problems at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and making sure everything is running smoothly.
Visakha Utsav, also known as the Vizag Beach Festival, is scheduled from January 23 to 31 to boost Visakhapatnam’s global profile.
The Andhra Pradesh government aims to develop Visakhapatnam into an international tourism hub.
The Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER) spans nine districts and targets ₹10 lakh crore in investments by 2031.
The VER aims to build a $135-billion regional economy by 2031, with progress reviewed every three months.
The government is also focusing on the development of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and other infrastructure projects.
- Who
- Palla Srinivasa Rao, TD state president and Gajuwaka MLA
- What
- Visakha Utsav (Vizag Beach Festival) and development of Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER)
- When
- January 23 to 31 for the festival; ongoing for VER development
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To enhance Visakhapatnam’s national and international profile and boost economic development
- Event
- Visakha Utsav (Vizag Beach Festival)
- Dates
- January 23 to 31
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Initiative
- Develop Visakhapatnam as an international tourism hub
- Economic Region
- Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER)
- VER Area
- 36,000 square kilometres
- Investment Target
- ₹10 lakh crore by 2031
- Economic Goal
- $135-billion regional economy by 2031
