Foundation stone for Akhanda Godavari project to be laid in June first week
Rajahmundry: Deputy chief minister
Pawan Kalyan
will lay the foundation stone for the Akhanda Godavari project in the first week of June, said AP tourism minister Kandula Durgesh on Monday. He made it clear that the project works will be completed before Godavari Pushkarams.
He mentioned that the project aims to develop several tourist places in Rajahmundry, Rajahmundry rural, Kovvur and Nidadavole assembly constituencies. He informed that tender works have been completed for some works and tender process for remaining works will be completed very soon. He explained that the historical Havelock Bridge will be beautified, Pushkar ghat will be transformed into a spiritual centre, and Kadiyam nurseries will be developed as international tourist destination.
Addressing the media at his camp office in Rajahmundry, Kandula Durgesh said that the tender process for Gandikota project in YSR Kadapa district was completed and project works will begin very soon. He further said that Gandikota will be developed as the Grand Canyon of India. He further said that the Suryalanka beach in Bapatla district will be developed and funds have been sanctioned from the Centre. As Surya Lanka beach is very near to Amaravati, he said that the beach will become a national tourist destination.
He informed that Union minister for tourism has promised more projects to Andhra Pradesh.
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