Tamil Nadu has allocated Rs 200 crore for developing Mahabalipuram as an international-standard spiritual and tourism hub. Tourism Minister S Rajesh Kumar also announced plans for pilgrimage circuits, river tourism projects and training local guides to cater to global visitors
The Deccan Heritage Academy Trust has urged the Telangana government to conserve and restore the historic Nizam-era stone bridge across the Musi River at Tekumatla. It proposed developing the structure into a heritage tourism destination through a Public-Private Partnership model
Andhra Pradesh plans a new heritage tourism policy to preserve historic buildings and promote tourism. The state is also considering ‘tent cities’ for river festivals like Pushkarams, while offering incentives to investors and focusing on sustainable coastal and eco-tourism development
