Hyderabad: Telangana Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Monday directed officials to speed up ongoing tourism works, stressing strict timelines to complete projects and open them to the public without delay.
He chaired a high-level review at the Telangana Tourism Development Corporation office in Himayat Nagar along with TGTDC Chairman Patel Ramesh Reddy. Officials presented a detailed review of projects funded by the state, Centre and PPP mode, with a total estimated cost of Rs. 274.93 crore.
Tourism projects completion review stresses timelines
Jupally Krishna Rao instructed officials to follow monthly timelines for all ongoing and proposed works. He said strict adherence would ensure time-bound tourism projects completion across the state.
Jupally also called for modernisation of infrastructure. He suggested replacing traditional boats with modern vessels and adding more boating units at Somasila to improve visitor experience.
Further, he asked officials to study the feasibility of cantilever glass viewpoints at scenic locations, similar to those in Russia and China. He said such attractions would enhance tourism appeal.
The minister directed preparation of proposals for additional cottages near Ramappa Temple to accommodate rising tourist footfall.
Tourism projects completion aligned with Vision 2047
Jupally Krishna Rao said the government aimed to develop Telangana as a global tourism hub by 2047 under Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. He said the state planned to become a top tourism destination by creating an investment-friendly environment.
Jupally outlined plans to develop six Special Tourism Areas covering spiritual, heritage, eco-wellness, crafts, water and Buddhist circuits. He said these plans would drive tourism projects completion in a structured manner.
The spiritual circuit includes locations such as Yadagirigutta, Bhadrachalam, Basara, Vemulawada and Kaleshwaram. The heritage circuit covers Warangal, Nalgonda and the Charminar cluster.
The eco-wellness plan includes Siddipet, Nallamala and Nagarjuna Sagar regions. The crafts circuit focuses on Pochampally, Narayanpet and Gadwal. Water circuits include major waterfalls, while Buddhist circuits cover sites like Kondapur and Phanigiri.
Jupally Krishna Rao also proposed ‘Hampi-style’ theatres at tourist destinations to promote cultural performances and support local artists. He stressed the need to maintain hygiene, ensure safety and improve maintenance standards.
Senior officials, including Special Chief Secretary Vani Prasad, TGTDC Managing Director Gauthami, Buddhavanam Special Officer Mallepalli Laxmaiah and Archaeology Director Arjuna Rao, attended the meeting.
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