The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has approved the Central Finance Assistance (CFA) of INR25.04 crore for the ongoing
tourism mega circuit projects at Tirupati and Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh.
The mega circuit project at Tirupati has been sanctioned for INR1,395.75 lakh under the second installment. This project involves the development of tourism facilities at various temples in Chittoor district like Sri Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, Sri Vedanaryana Swamy Temple, Srivari mettu, Chandragiri fort, Sri Kalahasteeshwara Temple and Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka Temple. These funds have been sanctioned for the construction of tourist arrival & tourist information centre, mini cultural auditoriums, children parks and renovation of Dwaja Stambham at various temples.
The second mega circuit will be developed in Kadapa with an amount of INR1,107.87 lakh. Kadapa was selected as a mega circuit destination due to the chain of temples and forts that exist since the Vijaya Nagara Empire. There are total 21 temples and related forts covered under this project in Kadapa District that include Gandikota fort, Vaidhyanatha Swami Temple, Saumya Natha Temple, Kodandarama Temple, Athirala Parasurma Temple.
Development of tourism facilities like construction of public toilets, drinking water facilities, landscaping & park development and tourist information centre at various locations shall be undertaken as part of the project.
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