Visakha Utsav 2026: Countdown Begins, In-charge Officers Appointed for Venues

• District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad held a preparatory meeting for Visakha Utsav 2026, scheduled from January 24 to February 1 in Visakhapatnam.
• The festival will feature a carnival, cultural programs, drone shows, live concerts, and local artist performances, with RK Beach as the main venue.
• Strict safety standards are mandated for adventure sports, hot air balloon, and water sports at RK Beach, Gokul Park, Rushikonda, and Bheemili.
• Officials are instructed to ensure effective traffic management, parking, sanitation, drinking water, medical services, and power supply.
• In-charge officers have been appointed for various venues, including K.V. Ramalakshmi for RK Beach and B. Lakshmipathi for Gokul Park.

Why It Matters: Visakha Utsav 2026 preparations are underway with venue-specific officer appointments for a grand, safe event.