Telangana to emerge as premier tourism destination: Jupally

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Stating that Telangana has immense potential to emerge as one of the country’s premier tourism destinations, Minister for Tourism  Jupally Krishna Rao has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive and time-bound action plan for infrastructure development, destination branding, and effective promotion of tourism across the State.

Chairing the Tourism Advisory Committee meeting held at Tourism Plaza, Begumpet on Tuesday, the Minister said the government is committed to transforming Telangana into a vibrant tourism hub by leveraging its rich heritage, culture, temples, eco-tourism destinations, forests, reservoirs, and hospitality strengths.

The Minister instructed officials to ensure continuous follow-up on all suggestions received during the meeting and assign clear responsibilities for implementation. He emphasised the need to strengthen basic amenities such as toilets, temporary accommodation, tents, glass houses, wayside facilities, and visitor infrastructure at key tourist destinations.

Jupally Krishna Rao proposed organising a grand annual carnival in Hyderabad during November-December to attract domestic and international tourists.

He said the event should gradually evolve into a self-sustaining model with sponsorship support. Jupally Krishna Rao also suggested city beautification initiatives through sculptures, landscaping, and creative public spaces.

The Minister further directed officials to accelerate tourism development in destinations such as Somashila, Warangal, Ramappa, Yadadri, Golconda, Taramati Baradari, and Nagarjuna Sagar. He also called for regular weekend cultural programmes at major tourism centres to enhance visitor engagement and attract visitors.

During the meeting, members of the Tourism Advisory Committee offered several valuable suggestions on promoting Hyderabad as a global tourism and wedding destination, strengthening medical tourism, wellness tourism, temple tourism, golf tourism, and film tourism. Members also stressed the importance of aggressive marketing in domestic, Middle East, and Central Asian markets.

Special Chief Secretary Vani Prasad informed the meeting that steps are already being taken for the development of amenities, tourism projects, caravans, forts, and investor outreach initiatives. She also highlighted the need for stronger branding and faster project execution.

The Minister assured that all constructive suggestions would be examined positively and incorporated into the State’s tourism roadmap. He directed officials to place concrete proposals before the next review meeting and ensure visible progress on priority initiatives. The meeting was attended by TGTDC Managing Director Gauthami, Director of Tourism  Laxman Ranjith Naik, and committee members.