Andhra Pradesh has high potential for tourism development, says minister

RAJAHMUNDRY (ANDHRA PRADESH): Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Yanamala Ramkrishnudu said that the state government plans to take all efforts to develop tourism spots in the state to attract a large number of tourists.

Ramakrishnudu, along with AP Deputy Chief Minister N Chinna Rajappa laid the foundation stone of the Rs 3.20 crore temple tourism resort at Antervedi Narasimha Swamy temple premises in Sakhinetipalli mandal of the district.

"Andhra Pradesh has a high potential for tourism development and the state government is taking all efforts to develop tourism spots and attract tourists," he said.

"The state is in possession of historical temples which attracts pilgrims from all over the nation. Promotion of temple tourism along with eco-tourism and beach resorts is on," he said.

He said that promotion of tourism would help generate employment opportunities.

Later, both the ministers laid the foundation stone for the Rs 1.60 crore, 33/11 kv sub-station at Antervedi.