An artisan paints a traditional bullock cart Kondapalli toy. These handcrafted toys are made from soft Tella Poniki wood and depict scenes from rural life in Andhra Pradesh. | Photo Credit: G.N. Rao The government will take measures to promote the centuries-old craft of Kondapalli toys and festivals will be organised annually to support the artisans, said Minister for Tourism and Culture Kandula Durgesh on Monday. Attending as chief guest on the concluding day of the three-day Kondapalli Toys Festival at Kondapalli in NTR district on April 20 (Monday), the Minister said: “Tourism festivals, including ‘AVAKAI festival’, ‘Vijayawada Utsav’, ‘Visakha-Anakapalli Utsav’, and ‘Gandikota Utsav’ are being organised to ensure that the State remains vibrant with tourism activities throughout the year.” Later, he said that a special tourism circuit would be established connecting tourist destinations around Kondapalli. Published – April 20, 2026 10:32 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Steps to address concerns of residents over structure plan in Kalamassery municipality Cracks on Main Road due to construction of multi-storey apartment create fear for residents in Velachery