Minister highlights A.P.’s tourism potential at FAITH conclave in Delhi
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh presented the 'Swarna Andhra Tourism Vision 2047' at the FAITH Tourism Conclave in Delhi. The state aims to boost its tourism sector by leveraging its coastline, heritage sites, and new industry-friendly policies to attract significant investment and create jobs.
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The initiative highlights India's regional efforts to drive economic growth through sustainable tourism development and infrastructure investment.
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh showcased the State’s tourism potential at the FAITH Tourism Conclave 2026 in New Delhi on Thursday. He unveiled the ‘Swarna Andhra Tourism Vision 2047’, aimed at positioning Andhra Pradesh as one of India’s leading global tourism destinations.
Inviting investors to partner with the State, the Minister described Andhra Pradesh as a complete tourism and investment destination.
Addressing policymakers, investors, and tourism industry leaders, he said the State government was pursuing sustainable and community-driven tourism aligned with the Centre’s Viksit Bharat vision.
Describing Andhra Pradesh as a State where “every bit of India is present,” he highlighted its 1,054-km coastline, over 80,000 temples including the one at Tirumala, 13 wildlife sanctuaries, three national parks, the country’s largest tiger reserve and several UNESCO tentative heritage sites.
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