Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Polavaram Tourism Corridor Proposal Seeks Central Support
A politician named Somu Veerraju wants the national government to help build a new tourist route around the Polavaram project in Andhra Pradesh.
He wants a special board to grow palmyra trees and plans a river cruise line that will bring visitors to the area.
He also wants money from two national schemes to finish the work before a big festival in 2027.
The goal is to create jobs and help local people, especially tribal communities.
He met with two ministers in New Delhi to ask for this support.
BJP MLC Somu Veerraju requests Union government aid for tourism development around Polavaram project.
Proposal includes a Rajamahendravaram‑Polavaram‑Bhadrachalam spiritual, heritage, eco‑ and river‑cruise corridor.
Request for financial assistance under Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD schemes to finish projects before 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu.
Call to establish a National Palmyra Development Board in Andhra Pradesh and large‑scale palmyra plantation under VBG programme.
Aim to create jobs, boost local economy, and benefit tribal communities.
- Who
- BJP MLC Somu Veerraju
- What
- Proposal for a tourism corridor and a National Palmyra Development Board
- When
- Meeting in New Delhi (date not specified); projects to finish before 2027
- Where
- Polavaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To generate employment, strengthen the local economy, and benefit tribal communities
- Proposed Tourism Corridor
- Rajamahendravaram‑Polavaram‑Bhadrachalam spiritual, heritage, eco and river cruise
- Requested Schemes
- Swadesh Darshan, PRASHAD
- Target Completion
- Before 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu
- Palmyra Development Board
- National Palmyra Development Board at Pandirimamidi village
- Plantation Programme
- Vriksha Bharati Green (VBG)