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Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Durgesh Urges Expansion and Heritage Conservation
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 04:33 PM
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Andhra Pradesh tourism minister Durgesh has called for increased investment in tourism infrastructure and the preservation of heritage sites across the state.
In a statement released on Thursday, Andhra Pradesh tourism minister Durgesh urged the state government to accelerate plans for expanding tourism infrastructure and safeguarding heritage sites. Durgesh highlighted the potential of Andhra Pradesh's historic towns and coastal resorts to attract domestic and international visitors, stressing that improved connectivity and amenities would boost the sector.
He also called for the protection of cultural landmarks, citing the need for conservation measures to preserve the state's rich architectural and archaeological heritage.
The minister said that the government would work with local communities and private investors to develop sustainable tourism projects that balance economic growth with heritage preservation.
He also called for the protection of cultural landmarks, citing the need for conservation measures to preserve the state's rich architectural and archaeological heritage.
The minister said that the government would work with local communities and private investors to develop sustainable tourism projects that balance economic growth with heritage preservation.