Hyderabad, Dec. 25 -- Reputed groups from hospitality industry including Taj Group, The Leela Group and HII Hotels have expressed interest in redeveloping and operating the palatial bungalows on the beach-front Rushikonda Hills in Visakhapatnam built during the previous YSR Congress party regime in Andhra Pradesh, state finance minister Payyavula Kesav said on Wednesday.

These hospitality groups have submitted detailed proposals to redevelop the Rushikonda buildings into premium tourism and hospitality destinations, including luxury beach villas, cultural spaces and museums.

Speaking to reporters after the third meeting of the cabinet sub-committee constituted to examine options for the utilisation of the Rushikonda palace, the minister...