₹1,000 crore earmarked for 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu, says Telangana Deputy CM
The Telangana government has allocated ₹1,000 crore for the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu, focusing on infrastructure development and temple conservation. Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced the funding, which includes new ghats and road improvements.
Why it matters
This represents a significant state investment in religious tourism infrastructure and heritage preservation.
The Telangana government is committed to preserving ancient temples, and extensive preparations are under way for the successful conduct of the Godavari Pushkaralu next year, aid Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.
He said the Congress government under the leadership of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was focussing on the conservation of heritage temples while simultaneously strengthening infrastructure for pilgrims.
Mr. Vikramarka, along with Social Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar, performed bhoomi puja on Monday for the reconstruction of the historic Sri Ugra Narasimha Swamy temple in Dharmapuri at an estimated cost of ₹10 crore.
Director and Commissioner of Endowments M. Hanumantha Rao was present.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vikramarka said ₹200 crore had been earmarked for 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu-related development works in the Dharmapuri Assembly constituency. The works include construction of pushkar ghats at Dharmapuri and Kotilingala, prominent pilgrimage centres in Jagtial district.
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