Centre sanctions ₹25 crore to develop tourism infrastructure at Nagarjuna Sagar in A.P.
The Hindu
Nagarjuna Sagar in Andhra Pradesh to receive ₹25 crore for tourism development, enhancing Buddhist heritage and infrastructure.
Nagarjuna Sagar, a key tourist destination in Macharla constituency of Palnadu district in Andhra Pradesh, is all set to get a facelift with the Central government sanctioning ₹25 crore for its development.
The funds have been allocated under the ‘Challenge-Based Destination Development’ initiative of the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme, says the official orders issued by the Central government.
The initiative aims to enrich the Buddhist heritage and cultural landmarks of the region, while enhancing tourism infrastructure.
The Andhra Pradesh government had presented a detailed proposal to the Mission Directorate, seeking financial assistance for the development of Nagarjuna Sagar as a prominent tourist destination. After a thorough evaluation, the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee approved the proposal..
With the sanctioned funds, Nagarjuna Sagar will witness improvement in infrastructure including development of Buddhist-themed gardens and heritage structures, setting up bio-toilets with compartment facilities, and installation of CCTV cameras and other security systems.
A dedicated tourism website and online ticketing platform will also be launched, along with a 3D hologram system and live interactive touch screens.
Training and sensitisation workshops will be conducted, and green parks will be created to improve the ecological balance.
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