Mahabubnagar: The famous Pillala Marri Banyan tree in Mahabubnagar is now open to the public again. The tree is part of a 3-acre park that had been closed for a long time. On Wednesday, it was reopened by the State Tourism, Excise, Prohibition, and Culture Minister, Jupalli Krishna Rao.
During the event, Minister Krishna Rao announced that the government is allocating Rs. 5 crore for the development of the tourism sector in the Mahabubnagar district. This move is a big step forward in boosting tourism in the state.
The Minister emphasized the state government’s commitment to improving tourism, aiming to match global standards. “We are determined to advance tourism in Telangana with the same vigor seen in western countries. To this effect, we are allocating 5 crore rupees immediately for the development of tourism infrastructure in Mahabubnagar,” he stated.
Apart from the Pillala Marri tree, the Minister also spoke about creating a comprehensive tourism circuit in the district. This circuit will include popular spots like the Nallamala Sanctuary, Mallela Theertham, Somashila, Saralasagar, and Koil Sagar.
Minister Krishna Rao further mentioned that the 150 km stretch of the Krishna River in Mahabubnagar will be used for water sports and boating activities. He also stressed the importance of promoting eco-tourism and temple tourism, with plans to develop tourism through public-private partnerships.
Several key figures attended the inauguration, including Mahbubnagar Local Bodies Additional Collector Shivendra Pratap, Tourism Department Executive Director Vijay, and local MLAs and officials such as Yennam Srinivas Reddy, G. Madhusudan Reddy, District Collector Vijayendira Boi, SP Janaki, and Municipal Chairman Anand Goud.
With this new initiative, the state government aims to attract more tourists and ensure that Mahabubnagar’s rich historical and natural sites are well-known and easily accessible.
