7 months ago
Government Prepares for Medaram Jatara
The Central Government has given Rs 3.70 crore to help with the Medaram Jatara, a big tribal festival in Telangana.
This festival, called the Tribal Kumbh Mela, attracts millions of people who come to offer jaggery to tribal deities.
The government is also improving roads, toilets, and water supplies for the event.
Special trains will run to help people travel easily.
The Telangana government is making sure there are enough toilets and clean water for everyone.
They have also hired many workers to keep the area clean.
The Irrigation department has made special arrangements for holy dips, including desilting wells and installing pumps.
The Forest department is taking steps to protect the environment, and the Electricity department is ensuring there is enough power for everyone.
All these efforts are to make sure the festival runs smoothly and is a great experience for everyone.
The Central Government has sanctioned Rs 3.70 crore for the Medaram Jatara, Asia’s largest tribal festival.
The festival, held biennially in Mulugu district, Telangana, attracts millions of devotees.
Previous investments include Rs 80 crore under the Tribal Circuit scheme for infrastructure and Rs 140 crore for the Ramappa Temple.
South Central Railway will operate 30 special trains to manage the influx of pilgrims.
The Telangana government has arranged 5,700 toilets and deployed 5,000 sanitation staff for the event.
The Irrigation department has undertaken extensive works to facilitate holy dips, including desilting wells and installing pumps.
The Forest department has implemented special measures for environmental and forest conservation.
The Electricity department has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure uninterrupted power supply throughout the Jatara period.
- Who
- Union Minister for Coal and Mines Kishan Reddy, Telangana government, South Central Railway, Irrigation department, Forest department, Electricity department
- What
- Sanctioning of Rs 3.70 crore for Medaram Jatara and extensive preparations for the festival
- Where
- Mulugu district, Telangana
- When
- Festival dates: 28-31 January
- Why
- To support the cultural and spiritual gathering, improve infrastructure, sanitation, and ensure safety
Key facts
- Funding Amount
- Rs 3.70 crore
- Festival Name
- Medaram Jatara
- Location
- Mulugu district, Telangana
- Festival Duration
- 28-31 January
- Expected Devotees
- 1.5 crore
- Toilets Installed
- 5,700
- Sanitation Staff
- 5,000
- Special Trains
- 30
- Bathing Ghats
- 348
- Dressing Rooms
- 119
- Electric Poles
- 911
- Transformers
- 196
- Electric Lines
- 67 km
Timeline
Government boosts Medaram Jatara budget to Rs 3.70 crore.
Then, it slashes 2026 allocation to Rs 150 cr.
Quotes
Ponnam Prabhakar
Transport minister of Telangana
“Nearly 4,000 RTC buses have been deployed to manage the expected pilgrim rush. Additional buses would be pressed into service immediately if demand increases. The special services, operated round the clock by hundreds of officers and staff, are aimed at ensuring smooth and safe travel for devotees.”
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“I appeal to pilgrims to prefer RTC buses over private vehicles, noting that government buses offer safer travel and drop passengers closer to the Gaddelu (altars), avoiding distant parking areas and long walks.”
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Seethakka
Panchayat raj minister of Telangana
“A permanent RTC bus depot has been sanctioned at Eturnagaram at a cost of Rs 7 crore. The depot will improve connectivity to remote forest areas such as Bhadrachalam, Mangapet, Wazedu and Venkatapuram. In addition, mini bus stations have been approved for Mangapet and Mulugu mandal to strengthen rural transport services.”
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“The temporary sheds, queue lines and shelters at Medaram are being built using a nut-and-bolt modular system, enabling easy dismantling and reuse. This approach would allow the structures to be integrated into the proposed master plan for the Gaddelu premises without wastage of resources.”
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Balram Naik
Mahbubabad MP
“The government’s free bus travel for women initiative has had a significant impact on tribal women and boosted the local economy.”
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Sources
Centre sanctions Rs 3.70 cr for Medaram Jatara
Medaram Sees Early Rush Ahead of Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara
Ponnam Prabhakar receives grand welcome at Medaram
Temporary RTC Bus Station Inaugurated at Medaram
Toilets, taps and sanitation teams: Medaram Jatara set for grand start
