Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department received the Global Tourism Award 2025 in recognition of its outstanding efforts to promote the state as a leading tourist destination. The award highlighted initiatives in sustainable tourism, heritage conservation, and cultural promotion. Andhra Pradesh offers diverse attractions, including spiritual sites like Tirupati, heritage locations such as Lepakshi temple, coastal tourism along Visakhapatnam, and eco-adventure destinations like Araku Valley. The department’s work in infrastructure development, community-based tourism, and smart technology integration has strengthened its global visibility, boosted international tourist arrivals, and supported local economic development while preserving the state’s cultural and natural heritage.