Seethakka lays foundation for Eco-Ethnic Village at Incherla in Mulugu

Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka) laid the foundation stone for an ‘Eco-Ethnic Village’ and other development projects worth ₹37 crore at Incherla village in Mulugu mandal in the district in the presence of Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation Chairman (TGTDC) Patel Ramesh Reddy on Monday.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Seethakka said several tourist sites in her constituency — Ramappa, Laknavaram, Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma, Bogatha waterfall and Blackberry Island near Tadvai in dense forest areas — have already seen developmental works. The Eco-Ethnic Village was developed under Development of Ramappa region sustainable tourism circuit in Ramappa, Telangana under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) by the TDTDC.

As part of the new projects, a shopping complex and amphitheatre will be constructed along National Highway 163 at a cost of ₹37 crore. The Minister added that ₹13 crore will be spent on island development works in the Ramappa Lake, while two more island projects are in the pipeline for the Laknavaram Lake. Additional funds have also been secured from the Centre to strengthen tourism infrastructure in the region.

TGTDC chairman Ramesh Reddy said the State government is committed to transforming Mulugu into the most sought-after tourist destination in the State.