Prakasam Travel Guide

This district was formed In the year 1970. This district is named as Prakasam in remembrance of Andhra Kesari Sri. Tanguturi Prakasam Punthulu who hails from this district in 1972. Some Taluks in this district were added from Guntur, Nellore and Kurnool districts. Forests occupy 25% of the total district area. Under Social forestry scheme Eucalyptus plantations are carried over in the coastal belts. World Bank Aid promotes orchids and Cashew nut farming in some parts of the district. The Stone used in the manufacturing of Slates, Gypsum and small amounts of Copper are the minerals obtained from these lands.

APIDC - Andhra Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation is promoting the young Industrialists from Computer Software, biotechnology and the Non conventional Energy Sources projects. ITC at Cheerala is another major Player in employment generation source in the district. Handlooms of Cheerala that are very much acknowledged by the people of AP. Nagarjuna Sagar's Right canal provide the irrigation to the farming lands of these areas. All Degree Colleges are affiliated to Sri Venkateswara University - Tirupathi.

Access
Air-port: Vijayawads is the nearest air-port, whcih is 140 k.ms. away from there.
Rail: Ongole is an important railway station on the Chennai - Waltair broad gauge line and it is well connected to all the major cities and states in southIndia.
Road: Prakasam is well connected by road to all the major cities and states in southIndia.

Places of Interest
Nagarjunasagar - Srisailam sanctuary, Mothupalle, Vodarevu, Chadavaram, Gundla Brahmeswaram Sanctuary and ILTD Company.