Archive · 25 Jan 2026
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
- When
- Festival dates: 28-31 January
- Where
- Mulugu district, Telangana
- Why
- To support the cultural and spiritual gathering, improve infrastructure, sanitation, and ensure safety
- 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
Sources
Centre sanctions Rs 3.70 cr for Medaram Jatara
Toilets, taps and sanitation teams: Medaram Jatara set for grand start
Medaram Sees Early Rush Ahead of Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara
Temporary RTC Bus Station Inaugurated at Medaram
Special facilities set up for holy dips at bathing ghats
