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Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Land at nominal price to build new hotels
Rajamahendravaram: To expand accommodation facilities for the upcoming Godavari Pushkaram, district collector P Prasanthi announced that lands will be allocated at a nominal price to those who are willing to build new hotels in Rajamahendravaram. She held a meeting with representatives of the District Hotels Association at the Collectorate. During the meeting, the Collector discussed plans to expand lodging facilities in the city, stating that the administration is preparing to accommodate one lakh pilgrims per day during the 12-day festival. She added that the government will provide suitable incentives to those who wish to construct small hotels or complexes. Additionally, she said that government assistance would be provided to existing hotel owners who want to expand their facilities. The Collector said that the proposals for constructing permanent or temporary accommodation during the festival would be considered and taken forward. Since the tourism sector has been granted industry status, various incentives would be provided as per government guidelines. The Collector noted thatthe primary goal of the district administration is to provide adequate accommodation to visiting pilgrims without any inconvenience. Rajamahendravaram Revenue Divisional Officer R Krishna Naik, Additional Commissioner, RMC Ramalingeswara Rao, District Food Safety Officer Rukkiah, and representatives of the Hotel Association participated.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
RMC submits ₹100 crore DPR to Centre for multi purpose sports complex
Rajamahendravaram City MLA Adireddi Srinivas announced on Wednesday that the Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation (RMC) had submitted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the Centre for establishing a ₹50 crore multi-purpose sports complex in the city under the Khelo India programme. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the Godavari Pushkaram indoor stadium, which was constructed at a cost of ₹3.41 crore, with ₹1.50 crore funding received from the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP). The civic body expects to generate ₹10 lakh in annual income from the complex. SAAP Chairman A. Ravi Naidu, MLC Somu Veerraju and RMC Commissioner Ketan Garg joined Mr. Srinivas at the inauguration ceremony. Mr. Naidu claimed that Rajamahendravaram is the second city in Andhra Pradesh to have a rifle shooting facility. In preparation for the Godavari Pushkarams-2027, Mr. Srinivas said that infrastructure and beautification projects worth ₹100 crore are underway. Meanwhile at the Adikavi Nannaya University, SAAP Chairman Mr. Ravi Naidu inspected the multi-purpose indoor stadium and swimming pool being constructed under the Khelo India programme. Vice-Chancellor S. Prasanna Sri said that the two facilities are being built at a cost of ₹10 crore, and construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
