Vijayawada Utsav-2 to Bring Cultural Celebrations Across the City
Vijayawada Utsav-2 Scheduled from October 11 to 20
Vijayawada Utsav-2 is scheduled to take place from October 11 to 20, 2026, as part of the Dasara celebrations in Andhra Pradesh. The state Tourism and Culture Department said the festival will showcase Vijayawada’s cultural, historical, and spiritual heritage through a range of programmes. Officials expect the event to provide entertainment for residents and visitors while also supporting local businesses, traders and other sections of the city’s economy.
₹11,085 Crore Rural Development Programme Launched in Andhra Pradesh
Major Rural Infrastructure Push Across the State
Andhra Pradesh has launched Palle Panduga 3.0, a major rural development programme involving an estimated ₹11,085 crore in works across the state. The programme focuses on improving village infrastructure, including cement-concrete roads, bitumen roads, and other rural facilities. The initiative was launched in Nellore district and is intended to strengthen connectivity and improve infrastructure in villages across Andhra Pradesh.
Tourism Development Gets Major Push Across Andhra Pradesh
State Promotes Tourism to Create More Employment Opportunities
Andhra Pradesh is focusing on tourism development as a potential source of employment and economic activity. The state is promoting eco-tourism, adventure tourism, wellness centres and homestays, while destinations such as Maredumilli and Mothugudem are receiving increased attention. Officials also highlighted plans to develop Rajamahendravaram as a major tourism hub and use digital technologies such as AI and QR codes to provide information to visitors at tourism and spiritual destinations.
ASR District Expects Large Tourist Rush During Dasara Holidays
Tourism Spots Prepare for Increased Visitor Footfall
Tourist destinations in Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district are expecting a significant increase in visitors during the upcoming Dasara holidays. Popular attractions such as Vanjangi and Tadimada sunrise points have already been attracting thousands of visitors. Tourism officials expect visitor numbers to rise further during the holiday period, increasing demand for hotels, homestays and local tourism services.
