Akhanda Godavari tourism project launched in Rajahmundry
Rajahmundry: The Akhanda Godavari project aims to transform Rajahmundry into a vibrant cultural and spiritual tourism hub. The foundation stone laying ceremony of the Akhanda Godavari tourism project, to be taken up with a cost of Rs 94.44 crore, was held at Pushkar Ghat in Rajahmundry on Thursday, in the presence of Union minister for tourism and culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan, MP Purandeshwari and minister Kandula Durgesh.
The project is expected to be completed by 2027, providing direct and indirect employment opportunities to around 8,000 people. Minister for culture Kandula Durgesh requested the Union minister to set up national school of drama in Andhra Pradesh.
Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat praised the efforts of chief minister Chandrababu Naidu and his deputy Pawan Kalyan in conceptualising projects for Andhra Pradesh's tourism development.
He highlighted plans to develop Pushkar Ghat as a spiritual center and mentioned that nearly Rs 450 crore has been sanctioned for tourism development in AP under various schemes like Swadesh Darshan, PRASAD, SASCI, and CBDD.
He detailed the initiatives taken under Swadesh Darshan 1.0 and 2.0, including the development of Kakinada Hope Island, Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Pulicat lake, Myadu beach, Araku, Lambasingi, Suryalanka beach and Buddhist Circuit.
The minister emphasised the govt's commitment to sustainable tourism development, providing adventure tourism experience, and enhancing spiritual tourism through the PRASAD scheme.
The minister also mentioned specific projects, such as the development of Amaravati, Srisailam temple, Simhachalam temple, and Annvaram temple. Under the SASCI scheme, Rs 95 crore has been allocated for the Akhanda Godavari project, which includes transforming Havelock Bridge into a multifunctional tourist hub and developing Bridge Lanka.
The project aims to attract 10 to 15 lakh tourists annually in the initial stage, with a long-term goal of reaching 35 lakh tourists by 2035. The minister expressed confidence in completing the Akhanda Godavari project swiftly.
Additionally, the minister announced plans for a lights and sound show in Puttaparthi and Araku, development of cruise and cargo terminals at Visakhapatnam port, and modernization of Tirupati railway station.
The Union minister assured that the govt would provide world-class infrastructure facilities under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The tourism sector contributed 10 per cent to the country's economy in 2023, and the aim is to increase the footfall of international tourists in India.
The Akhanda Godavari project aims to transform Rajahmundry into a vibrant cultural and spiritual tourism hub. The project includes developing Pushkar Ghat into a spiritual destination, modernising the 127-year-old Havelock Bridge and restoring historical and cultural sites along the river.
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