Amaravati, 27 September (H.S.): Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Sunday extended greetings to the people on World Tourism Day and highlighted the state's diverse tourism potential, ranging from the valleys of Araku and the hills of Tirumala to its coastline and the Godavari region.

Pawan Kalyan said Andhra Pradesh offered visitors a combination of nature, spirituality, heritage and living culture, with several destinations offering unique experiences.

He said the tourism sector in the country was being strengthened under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi through improved connectivity, destination development, spiritual and heritage infrastructure and new opportunities for travellers and local communities. He also referred to the Modified UDAN initiative and various tourism programmes of the Union government.

Pawan Kalyan said the Andhra Pradesh coalition government, under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, was working to unlock the state's tourism potential with emphasis on infrastructure, investment, destination development and global promotion.

He said Andhra Pradesh's recognition as the Best Tourism Promotion State at the GTM Tourism Awards 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram was an encouraging recognition of these efforts.

The Deputy Chief Minister also extended his greetings to Godavari Calls, being organised in Rajahmundry on September 27 as part of World Tourism Day celebrations. He said the initiative would showcase the beauty of the Godavari region and highlight the tourism potential of Andhra Pradesh.

Pawan Kalyan called for preserving the state's natural and cultural heritage while embracing technology and innovation and creating opportunities for its people.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Indrani Sarkar