CM Confirms Gandikota Festival Revival on December 26-27

Speedy Summary

• chief Minister Nara chandrababu Naidu announced the revival of ‘Gandikota Utsavalu,’ to be held on December 26-27.
• Gandikota, known as the ‘Grand Canyon of India,’ will be developed into a tourism anchor hub wiht ₹78 crore sanctioned by the Center under SASCI (Special Assistance for Capital Infrastructure).
• Tourism projects planned include star hotels, ropeway, boating, sound/light shows in Gandikota Fort, glass-bottom walkway, heli-rides starting in September, and eco-amiable tent city initiatives.
• Caravan tourism will target visitors from Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.
• AP Tourism Development Corporation signed ₹500 crore worth of tourism projects across andhra Pradesh with stakeholders like EaseMyTrip and Hilton Hotels.
• Under Swadesh Darshan Scheme: spiritual destinations such as Tirupati, Mantralayam, Ahobilam Nagarjuna sagar and Borra Caves will also undergo development.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The declaration to enhance Gandikota’s profile as a global tourist destination reflects andhra Pradesh’s focused dedication to leveraging its natural heritage for economic growth. The alignment with Central government funds underscores cooperative federalism dynamics in infrastructure development. The introduction of diversified attractions like heli-rides and eco-tourism initiatives exemplifies forward planning aimed at sustainable growth.

While these developments may stimulate local employment and services industries tied to tourism directly or indirectly-critical factors are affordability for general tourists versus luxury-driven offerings designed primarily for higher-income groups or international travelers. Additionally integrating cultural resources / unique temple age esseences could bolstered . Readmore