Srisailam ( Journalist File ) : The Andhra Pradesh government has taken the first steps toward establishing an aero drone in Sri Sailam to facilitate the operation of seaplane services. As part of the preparatory work, a team of officials from various departments recently conducted a survey at the Sri Sailam reservoir to assess the feasibility of the project.

Under the guidance of Project Engineer Amrith Kumar, the team, comprising officials from Tourism, Revenue, Forestry, Fisheries, and Water Resources, examined the upper stretch of the Krishna River. The team utilized specialized equipment to measure the river’s surface and found the location to be ideal for the development of an aero drone.

The establishment of the aero drone is expected to significantly enhance the accessibility of Sri Sailam, attracting both domestic and international tourists to the region. Officials emphasized that the development would pave the way for seaplane services, making it easier for travelers to reach the popular pilgrimage destination.

The government has ambitious plans to expand this initiative by setting up additional aero drones at strategic locations such as Nagarjunasagar and Prakasam Barrage. These efforts are aimed at boosting tourism and increasing state revenue. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister of Civil Aviation K. Ram Mohan Naidu have already expressed support for the project.

With the necessary groundwork in place, authorities are focused on expediting the establishment of the aero drone and the introduction of seaplane services, which are expected to become operational soon.