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Tourism Minister Durgesh Meets Kapil Dev to Explore Golf Tourism in Andhra Pradesh
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 18 Jul 2026, 10:31 PM
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Tourism Minister Durgesh visited Andhra Pradesh to meet former cricketer Kapil Dev, discussing the development of golf tourism in the state.
Tourism Minister Durgesh visited Andhra Pradesh to meet former cricketer Kapil Dev, with the aim of exploring opportunities to promote golf tourism in the state.
The meeting took place in a government office in Andhra Pradesh, where the minister and the cricket legend discussed the potential of developing world‑class golf courses and related infrastructure.
Durgesh highlighted the state’s scenic landscapes and favorable climate as key assets for attracting golf enthusiasts from across India and abroad.
Kapil Dev expressed enthusiasm for the idea, noting that a strong golf tourism sector could boost local employment and generate significant revenue for Andhra Pradesh’s economy.
The meeting took place in a government office in Andhra Pradesh, where the minister and the cricket legend discussed the potential of developing world‑class golf courses and related infrastructure.
Durgesh highlighted the state’s scenic landscapes and favorable climate as key assets for attracting golf enthusiasts from across India and abroad.
Kapil Dev expressed enthusiasm for the idea, noting that a strong golf tourism sector could boost local employment and generate significant revenue for Andhra Pradesh’s economy.