Archive · 24 May 2025
Tourism and Infrastructure Development in Anakapalli District
Anakapalli district is working on improving tourism and infrastructure.
They have historical sites, temples, and beaches that attract tourists, and are also promoting the famous Etikoppaka toys.
The district is also working on providing water to houses in rural areas, although not all taps are working yet.
The government is also helping women in self-help groups become millionaires and training them to use drones for farming.
There is a focus on tourism and infrastructure development to boost the local economy.
Anakapalli district has potential for tourism development due to historical sites, temples, and beaches.
The district is promoting Etikoppaka toys to attract tourists, supported by mentions from Prime Minister Modi.
During 2023-24, 3.40 lakh tourists visited various places in the district.
Jal Jeevan Mission targets were not met due to lack of long-term water resources.
Self-help groups in the district are being trained to use drones, with subsidies provided by the Central government.
- Who
- Chairman of Twenty-Point Programme Implementation, local officials, and residents of Anakapalli district.
- What
- Promoting tourism, improving water access, and supporting self-help groups.
- When
- During 2023-24 and ongoing.
- Where
- Anakapalli district.
- Why
- To develop tourism and improve infrastructure in Anakapalli district.
Local Authorities
Government
Jal Jeevan Mission Targets
Local Authorities
The district could not achieve targets due to non-availability of long-term water resources.
Government
Targets set by Prime Minister Modi between 2019-24 have not been met due to non-availability of long-term water resources.
- Tourists Visited (2023-24)
- 3.40 lakh
- Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Estimated Cost (2019-24)
- ₹8,93.11 crore
- JJM Works Completed
- 1,085
- Value of Completed JJM Works
- ₹690.95 crore
- Houses with Water Taps in Rural Areas
- 2.64 lakh
- Cost of Gramin Sadak Yojana Phase 3 Roads
- ₹60.78 crore
- Number of Roads in Gramin Sadak Yojana Phase 3
- 13
- Lakpati Didis Identified
- 66,265