9 months ago
Minister Inspects Warangal Station, Discusses Medaram Jatara
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy visited Warangal and inspected the Warangal Railway Station, reviewing ongoing development works.
He also visited the Bhadrakali and Thousand Pillar Temples, expressing dissatisfaction with the slow progress of development at the Thousand Pillar Temple.
During his visit, he discussed the Medaram Jatara, Asia's largest tribal fair, and clarified that it cannot be declared a national festival as no festival in India currently holds that status.
He emphasized the Central government's commitment to the development of the Warangal region, including funding for the Ramappa Temple and other heritage projects.
He also mentioned that the Centre has allocated funds for Warangal as a Heritage City and Smart City.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy visited Warangal and inspected the Warangal Railway Station.
He reviewed ongoing development works and directed officials to complete tasks quickly.
Kishan Reddy visited the Bhadrakali and Thousand Pillar Temples, expressing dissatisfaction with the slow progress at the Thousand Pillar Temple.
He clarified that the Medaram Jatara cannot be declared a national festival as no festival in India currently holds that status.
The Central government is committed to the development of the Warangal region, including funding for the Ramappa Temple and other heritage projects.
- Who
- Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy
- What
- Inspection of Warangal Railway Station and temples, discussion on Medaram Jatara
- Where
- Warangal, Telangana
- When
- Saturday (date not specified)
- Why
- To review development works and discuss festival status
Key facts
- Minister's Visit
- G. Kishan Reddy
- Transport Used
- Vande Bharat Express
- Stations Inspected
- Warangal Railway Station
- Temples Visited
- Bhadrakali and Thousand Pillar Temples
- Funding for Ramappa
- ₹150 crore
- Medaram Jatara Status
- Not feasible as national festival
- Warangal Development Schemes
- Heritage City and Smart City
Timeline
Telangana's railway boost sparks HiTec City Station upgrade.
Upgrade begins under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Revamp completed, transforming station's face.
Minister G. Kishan Reddy reviews ₹36-crore upgrade.
Inspection lauds station's new look.
Quotes
G. Kishan Reddy
Union minister for coal and mines
“The long-cherished dream of the people of Telangana is close to becoming a reality, with construction of the Railway Manufacturing Unit (RMU) progressing rapidly and targeted for completion next year.”
deccanchronicle.com
“The foundation stone for the project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2023, and the unit is being constructed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) at a cost of ₹521 crore. Nearly 75 per cent of the construction work has been completed, and the remaining portion will be finished next year ahead of its inauguration.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
Kishan Reviews HiTec City Railway Station’s ₹36-crore Upgrade
Medaram Jatara Can’t Be National Festival: Kishan
75% Work Done At Kazipet RMU, Project To Finish Next Year: Kishan
Chandigarh Railway Station Transformation Speeds Up: Key Changes Passengers Can Expect
Chandigarh railway station redevelopment project on fast pace: Railway Minister
