₹70 crore infrastructure boost for Chennur for 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu: Vivek Venkataswamy
The Telangana government has sanctioned ₹70 crore for infrastructure development in Chennur ahead of the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu. The project includes building new bathing ghats, road improvements, and additional amenities to accommodate an expected one lakh devotees.
Why it matters
This investment highlights state-level efforts to modernize pilgrimage infrastructure and boost local tourism in Mancherial district.
Chennur in Mancherial district is set for a major infrastructure upgrade ahead of the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu, with development works worth ₹70 crore being taken up, Mines and Geology Minister G. Vivek Venkataswamy said on Tuesday.
He added that around one lakh devotees are expected to visit the town during the event.
The Minister was speaking after laying the foundation stone for a Pushkar Ghat in Chennur on Tuesday.
He said ghats, roads and basic amenities were being developed to ensure that devotees face no inconvenience. Modern bathing ghats would be constructed at a cost of ₹8 crore.
The State government had allocated ₹1,000 crore for the Godavari Pushkaralu celebrations across the State in 2027.
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