Centre urged to develop Buddhist circuit in Krishna-Godavari region: A.P. Minister
The Andhra Pradesh government has proposed the development of a Buddhist tourism circuit across several districts in the Krishna-Godavari region. The state has requested support from the Union Minister to improve infrastructure and connectivity for these historical sites.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to boost regional tourism and preserve cultural heritage, potentially driving economic development in the specified districts.
The State government has urged Union Minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat to develop Buddist circuit, aimed at improving Buddhist tourism in the Krishna-Godavari region in Andhra Pradesh, said Minister for Culture, Tourism and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh on Wednesday.
Mr. Durgesh offered special prayers during the inauguration of the Buddha Vihar built under the aegis of the Maitreya Buddha Vihar in Undrajavaram mandal in East Godavari district. Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, NTR, and Guntur are among the districts where the government proposed a plan for the circuit, he said.
“The Andhra Pradesh government has proposed to develop a Buddhist circuit, giving fillip to the Buddhist places in the Krishna-Godavari regions, beginning from Aadurru in Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema district to Ghantasala and Amaravati in the erstwhile Krishna district,” the Minister said while addressing a gathering.
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