Archive · 13 Nov 2025
NTR District Collector Highlights Tourism's Role in Development
Imagine a town wanting to become a better place with more jobs and a stronger economy.
The leader of this town, called a collector, thinks that by bringing in tourists, they can achieve this.
They have a special plan to show off the town's beautiful temples and natural spots.
To help tourists have a great time, they are even training local young people to be tour guides.
Recently, some important students who are training to be leaders visited to learn about the town's history and its tourism plans.
They even went to see an old, interesting fort.
NTR district collector G Lakshmisha stated that tourism is crucial for economic development.
The district plans to become a major tourism hub, focusing on temple and eco-tourism.
Twenty trainee IAS officers from LBSNAA visited NTR district as part of a Field Study.
The collector and officers visited and were briefed on the history of Kondapalli Fort.
Customised tourism packages and training for local tourist guides are being developed.
- Who
- NTR district collector G Lakshmisha and 20 trainee IAS officers
- What
- Collector Lakshmisha discussed the potential of tourism, particularly temple and eco-tourism, as a key driver for inclusive and sustainable economic growth, while touring Kondapalli Fort with trainee IAS officers.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- NTR District, Vijayawada, including Kondapalli Fort
- Why
- To develop the district into a major tourism hub and foster economic growth.
- Collector
- G Lakshmisha
- Location
- NTR District, Vijayawada
- Focus Areas
- Temple Tourism, Eco-tourism
- Visitors
- 20 Trainee IAS Officers from LBSNAA
- Key Site Visited
- Kondapalli Fort