Andhra Pradesh bags award for its “Best Tourism Policy”

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Andhra Pradesh has bagged an award for its “Best Tourism Policy”. The award was presented by the Tour and Travels’ Association at a function heldvirtually.

Special Chief Secretary, Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture RajatBhargava complimented the tourism team and attributed the achievement to Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s visualization.

Mr. Bhargava said that the policy had been crafted keeping in mind the constantly changing nature of tourism, the strengths and advantages in AP, the interests of large-scale and small-scale investors, along with stakeholders. The policy offers some of the best incentives, attractive terms for land allotment and proposed initiatives that would help Andhra Pradeshas atopnotch tourism destination with strong infrastructure.

Mr. Bhargavasaid that Andhra Pradesh is a land of plentiful tourism potential, since the state is blessed with the country’s second longest coastline (974 kms), perennial rivers, picturesque backwaters, hills and forests, ancient temples and Buddhist sites, along with vibrant and rich culture and heritage. The Andhra government is focused toward socio-economic development of the State and regards tourism as one of the key growth engines for the economy of the State and vital for creating employment.

The main objectives of the policy are creatingfavorable environment for co-creation of diverse tourism products and experiences and develop 11 themes of tourism including Rural Tourism, Heritage Tourism, Buddhist Tourism, Eco-Tourism, Beach and Water Tourism, Recreation and Adventure Tourism, Religious Tourism, Cuisine Tourism, Wellness Tourism, MICE Tourism and Medical Tourism.

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