Naidu to Launch Gandikota Project on August 1

Speedy Summary

• Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh announced that Chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will lay teh foundation stone for the Gandikota project in YSR Kadapa district on August 1, costing ₹78 crore under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, supported by the Central government.
• Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) will host an exhibition in Udaipur, rajasthan, on August 2 and 3 to promote State tourism and engage investors/entrepreneurs.
• A two-day partnership summit is scheduled in Visakhapatnam on November 14-15 to attract investments across various sectors within Andhra Pradesh. A Cabinet sub-committee led by HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh has been formed for this purpose.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The announcement of important tourism development initiatives like the Gandikota project signifies a focused effort by Andhra Pradesh to leverage its cultural heritage for economic growth. The ₹78 crore investment under Swadesh Darshan highlights collaboration between state and central authorities, indicating confidence in public infrastructure spending.

Meanwhile, events like exhibitions at national venues (Udaipur) signal intent to actively market tourism potential beyond regional boundaries. the two-day summit planned later reflects a long-term strategy aimed at attracting broader sectoral investments through structured policymaking involving dedicated leadership teams. These initiatives could serve as catalysts not only for economic diversification but also enhanced visibility of Andhra Pradesh’s untapped resources on national platforms.

Read more: Published – July 30,2025