Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh inspecting the Siddhavatam fort in Kadapa district on Sunday. | Photo credit: Arrangements
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh said on Sunday (August 8) that the government is committed to protecting the ancient and cultural heritage of the province.
Speaking to the media after visiting the famous Siddhavatam Fort here on Sunday, he spoke about the glory of the 2-year-old Matali ruler.n.d century AD, who ruled the region with Siddhavatam as his capital.
He said that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan had given clear instructions on the necessary steps to promote tourism in the state, indicating that infrastructure development would be under Public Private Partnership (PPP). Model by roping investors.
Mr. Durgesh announced that he would open a restaurant in Siddhavatam and run safaris and boats to attract tourists and bring it under the purview of the larger tourism circuit. Similarly, by repairing the dilapidated part of the fort and developing dozens of temples around it, all categories of tourists will be ensured of visiting the site.
Kodur MLA Arava Sridhar was also present with the minister.
published – December 22, 2024 at 08:15 hrs IST