Pravin Kumar takes charge as CEO of APTA and MD of APTDC

Pravin Kumar IAS has assumed charge as Chief Executive Officer, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority (APTA) & Managing Director, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) on 24th June 2019. A 2006 batch officer, Pravin Kumar earlier served as the District Collector & District Magistrate for West Godavari District before assuming as CEO, APTA & MD APTDC.

He started his career as assistant Collector Warangal, Sub- Collector Penukonda followed by Project Officer (PO) Indian Tribal Development Agency (ITDA), Bhadrachalam, Joint Collected Visakhapatnam, Commissioner GVMC, Visakhapatnam, District Collector & District Magistrate, Visakhapatnam and West Godavari

During his tenure, Visakhapatnam was included in the list of Smart Cities of India and The Energy Efficiency LED Street Lights project was first introduced in the District. Pravin Kumar was the part of many successful global summits such as BRICS in 2017 and Investment Summit (2017 & 2018) was held at Visakhapatnam.

The optimistic ideology and active involvement of Pravin Kumar as the Chairman of District Tourism Council enhanced the performance of tourism in Visakhapatnam and developed Rushikonda Beach Front and the Rushi Konda Beach Road popularly known as “Rushikonda Maniharam” which are the most featured and touristic attractions of Visakhapatnam initiated and accomplished by him. In addition to this, his artistic talent (talent of singing vocal & whistle) and individual passion mesmerized the audience with his performance on the state during Visakha Utsav.

“It’s a privilege and a wonderful opportunity to experience new benchmarks for enhancing tourism in the state of Andhra Pradesh. When I was in Visakhapatnam, I have worked for the development of tourism in Visakhapatnam as it is one of the most famous tourist locations of Andhra Pradesh but now I have an opportunity to plan and develop new initiatives in all the tourist locations of Andhra Pradesh to make the state one of the preferred tourist destinations of India,” he said.