Melbourne, Australia: Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh met Victoria’s Minister for Tourism, Sport and Environment, Steve Dimopoulos, in Melbourne as part of his Australia tour. The meeting focused on strengthening tourism, sports collaboration, and sustainable development between Andhra Pradesh and Victoria.
Lokesh praised Victoria’s global reputation in heritage tourism and eco-friendly branding, requesting cooperation in bringing similar expertise to Andhra Pradesh. He highlighted the state’s beautiful natural destinations like Papikondalu and Vizag Beach, suggesting collaboration in heritage tourism promotion, eco-certification, and tourism marketing.
Emphasizing Andhra Pradesh’s 1,053 km long coastline, Lokesh proposed joint research and development projects on coastal resilience using advanced environmental technologies similar to Victoria’s Port Phillip Bay initiatives. He also invited Victoria’s participation in waste management and carbon-neutral tourism projects that align with Andhra Pradesh’s sustainability goals.
Lokesh suggested organizing large-scale global events in Andhra Pradesh on the lines of the Melbourne Grand Prix and sought Victoria’s assistance in training event management professionals. He also proposed joint cricket and hockey training camps and friendly matches between both regions, along with student exchange programs in sports science.
The minister encouraged collaboration on developing adventure tourism in places like Araku (for trekking) and Pulicat (for water sports), inspired by Victoria’s Alpine National Park model. He invited Victoria’s institutions to support skill development and certification programs for adventure guides and rangers in Andhra Pradesh.
Lokesh further requested Victoria’s support in youth skill development programs related to renewable energy sectors like offshore wind and solar power, to create new “green jobs” for Andhra Pradesh’s youth.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both sides expressing interest in strengthening cultural, tourism, and sports ties for mutual growth and development.
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