Authors: Dr. M. Kumar Raju, Dr.Palla Anuradha
Abstract: Tourism Sector drives India’s growth with 5.22% GDP share and 13.34% jobs. Budget 2026-27 boosts eco, heritage, medical tourism and regional development. Tourism Sector is one of the fastest-growing service sectors in India. The sector contributes significantly to economic output, employment generation, and cultural promotion. Andhra Pradesh state has to attract investments to boost local economies and employment. Emphasizing proactive governance they need for speedy project approvals. The State was development of new economic regions and tourism initiatives to diversify the state's investment portfolio. During the 59th APCRDA meeting, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stressed the need for enhancing tourism and investors’ engagement in Amaravati. The Country or State resolves around the functions like preservation and conservation of ancient cultural heritage and promotion of Arts and culture both tangible and intangible in the Country / State. There are seven zonal cultural Centres working mainly on folk and traditional Arts. There are also four missions namely; National Mission for Manuscripts, National Mission for Monument and antiquities, National Mission on Libraries and Gandhi Heritage sites Mission. Intangible heritage, Inclusive Development to focus on eco-tourism and regional hubs is intended to create rural livelihood opportunities and inclusive economic growth. The economic growth on tourism sector showcase of Telugu culture, heritage tourism, and eco-tourism, aligning the state’s vision of using cultural tourism is strengthen its position as a top-tier destination in India. Moreover, the focus on investor engagement and self-financed will create a strong foundation for Amaravati’s economic future development, making tourism a key economic driver for the Andhra Pradesh State.
