State monuments to get facelift under Central heritage schemes
The Hindu
Gandikota, Nagarjuna Konda among sites identified
Special Chief Secretary, Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture (Sports & Youth Services) Rajat Bhargav on Thursday said because of the constant efforts of the State government, the fort at Gandikota was identified for development under the Centrally-sponsored ‘Adopt a Heritage’ programme and three monuments – Nagarjuna Konda in Guntur district, the Buddhist remains at Salihundam in Srikakulam district and the Veerabhadra temple at Lepakshi in Anantapur district have been identified for development under ‘Adarsh Smarak’ scheme. Addressing a review meeting with the officials of the Tourism Department, Shilparamam, Youth Services and Culture and State Archaeology and Museums Departments, he directed the officials concerned to speed up works for their early completion. Mr. Bhargav asked the Managing Director, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation S. Satyanrayana to prioritise works in tourist destinations which witnessed more footfalls. He wanted the works pertaining to construction of high-end resorts at Lambasinghi in Visakhapatnam district, Maredumilli in East Godavari district and Jagathipalli of Srikakulam district to be expedited. He said adventure sports could be started around the historic Gandikota fort.More Related News