A team led by Mr. Ashok Goel, VC & MD, Essel World met Andhra
Pradesh Chief Minister Sri N Chandrababu Naidu here in Secretariat. During the
meeting, the Chief Minister explained to Essel executives about the potential
for tourism in the state. Essel has evinced interest in the development of
islands for tourism. Responding positively, the Chief Minister said, the
government is keen to create better tourism opportunities.
The delegates
informed the Chief Minister that they will prepare environment-friendly proposals
with mechanical and natural filtration methods.
They have further shown
interest in constructing a multi-storied centre for fun and recreational
purposes. “Given that AP holds the potential to become world’s best tourist
destination, we are planning to develop a string of tourism circuits and
develop it as an economy generator,” the Chief Minister said.
The Chief
Minister asked them to come up with a proposal on identifying areas of
investments. Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Sujana Chowdary,
Principal Secretary (Tourism) Neerabh Kumar Prasad, Secretary to CM Sai Prasad
and others were present.