‘Action plan will be made to promote tourist places’

Tourism Minister Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao being greeted by his supporters in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Minister for Tourism and Youth Advancement Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao (Avanthi) on Sunday said he would finalise an action plan for promotion of tourist places in Andhra Pradesh.

Mr. Rao, who was accorded a rousing reception in the city during his maiden visit after his induction as a Minister, said Visakhapatnam had already developed as a popular tourist spot. “Efforts will be made to improve the infrastructure and amenities so that the State will attract more domestic and international tourists,” he said.

He thanked Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for giving him an opportunity to serve the people as a Cabinet Minister.

The Minister also held a review meeting with Collector V. Vinay Chand and other officials.