The Andhra Pradesh government headed by chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu has been struggling to take a decision on how to make best use of the palatial bungalow complex on Rushikonda built during the previous Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy regime at a cost of Rs 500 crore.
After Jana Sena Party president and deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan visited the palace and made suggestions to the chief minister, the state government constituted a ministers’ committee to decide on the fate of Rushikonda palace.
On Saturday, senior CPI(M) leader and politburo member B V Raghavulu came up with an interesting suggestion.
He asked the state government to utilize the newly built modern complexes on Rushikonda Hill in Visakhapatnam for setting up an international-standard Science, Arts, and Heritage Museum.
In a letter addressed to Naidu, Raghavulu suggested that such an institution would greatly contribute to children’s psychological development, promote scientific curiosity, and enhance tourism in the coastal city.
“Most prominent cities across the country house celebrated science museums. Vizag, too, deserves such a facility, and the Rushikonda complexes are ideal for this purpose,” Raghavulu wrote.
The veteran Left leader also recommended that the government plan for additional knowledge-based and recreational spaces in the upcoming Amaravati capital, such as a science museum, zoological park, and botanical garden, which could serve as long-term educational and entertainment hubs for future generations.
The state government has already formed a three-minister committee to decide on the future use of Rushikonda resorts.
Raghavulu expressed hope that his suggestions would be considered before final decisions are made.
