Andhra Pradesh to roll out AI guide at over 100 tourist sites, says Kandula Durgesh
The Andhra Pradesh government has partnered with travel-tech firm Explurger to deploy NiVU AI, a multilingual conversational guide, across 100 tourist sites. The platform provides historical and cultural information in over 130 languages via QR codes to enhance visitor experiences.
Why it matters
This initiative marks a significant step in integrating AI into public governance and tourism infrastructure to boost state heritage accessibility.
The Andhra Pradesh government has signed a three-year agreement with the Indian travel-tech company Explurger to use its multilingual conversational platform, NiVU AI, at more than 100 tourist places. The Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister, Kandula Durgesh, announced the tie-up on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), saying it would make Andhra Pradesh the first State to offer an AI-based guide at its tourist sites.
The article reports on a government initiative using neutral, factual language without political commentary.
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