She has previously served as Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC), while also holding additional charge as Chief Executive Officer of the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority.

Andhra Pradesh’s Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister, Kandula Durgesh, said the state government had accorded industry status to tourism, describing it as a significant step towards accelerating investment and development in the sector. He said the government had also introduced policies to encourage job creation, homestays, tent cities, and greater private participation in tourism...