Tummala directs push for eco and temple tourism in Khammam

By HNH Web Desk Last updated Jul 28, 2025

Hyderabad: Minister for Agriculture Tummala Nageswara Rao on Monday ordered a swift rollout of eco and temple tourism initiatives across the Khammam region.

He met with Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, Tourism Corporation Managing Director Valluri Kranthi, General Manager Upender Reddy, and other officials at the Secretariat to chart out a focused tourism development agenda.

Projects Across Water Bodies, Heritage Sites

The ministers listed key priorities for immediate planning and execution:

Expand facilities at Paleru reservoir
Restore the Buddhist stupa in Nelakondapalli
Develop Parnasala and enhance the Bhadrachalam temple
Launch eco-tourism activities at the Kinnerasani project
Build a green hotel in Kothagudem
Improve access to Kanigiri Hills and Wyra reservoir
Upgrade Velugumatla urban park
Install a ropeway at Khammam fort
Construct another green hotel in Khammam town

According to the ministers, Khammam offers a rare combination of temples, historical monuments, and natural beauty—ideal for both heritage and nature-based tourism.

Bhadrachalam Temple, Forest Zone in Focus

Tummala emphasised the urgent need to improve devotee services at the Bhadrachalam Ram temple. He noted that upgraded infrastructure would attract more pilgrims and ease pressure on local services.

The ministers also pushed for quick finalisation of eco-tourism plans for a 500-acre forest zone near Khammam town. They directed officials to identify suitable segments for phased development.

Field Visits, Funding, CM Visit

Officials from the tourism department and the district collector must now conduct on-site inspections. They were told to prepare ready-to-approve proposals for funding, either through state support or private partnerships.

Tummala and Jupally urged quick inter-departmental coordination to avoid delays.

They also reviewed the itinerary and logistics for Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s scheduled visit to Khammam next month. All necessary arrangements must be completed in time.