Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Cabinet Meeting in Medaram Announced
For the first time in Telangana's history, a cabinet meeting will be held outside Hyderabad, specifically in Medaram on January 18.
This meeting is significant because it has never been done before, even when Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were one state.
The Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, will also inaugurate new stone structures built for the Sammakka-Sarakka Jathara festival, which is a big event in the region.
Additionally, the Chief Minister will start development projects worth 362 crore rupees during his visit to Khammam district.
The government is also planning to hold elections for municipal corporations and municipalities soon.
The minister highlighted that the Congress government is working on welfare schemes like the Indiramma Houses, which will provide homes to people regardless of their political affiliations.
The minister also mentioned that Edulapuram will be developed as a model municipality.
First-ever cabinet meeting outside Hyderabad to be held in Medaram on January 18.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to inaugurate new stone structures for the Sammakka-Sarakka Jathara festival on January 19.
Development works worth 362 crore rupees to be launched during the Chief Minister's visit to Khammam district.
Elections for municipal corporations and municipalities to be held soon.
Government focusing on welfare schemes like the Indiramma Houses, with 4.5 lakh houses already sanctioned.
- Who
- Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy
- What
- First-ever cabinet meeting outside Hyderabad and inauguration of development works
- When
- January 18 (cabinet meeting), January 19 (inauguration)
- Where
- Medaram and Khammam district
- Why
- To mark a historic first and inaugurate infrastructure for the Sammakka-Sarakka Jathara
Government
Opposition
Development Initiatives
Government
The government is focusing on development works and welfare schemes, including the construction of infrastructure for the Sammakka-Sarakka Jathara and the Indiramma Houses scheme.
Opposition
The opposition may question the timing and priorities of these initiatives, suggesting they are politically motivated ahead of elections.
- Minister
- Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy
- Cabinet Meeting Location
- Medaram
- Cabinet Meeting Date
- January 18
- Chief Minister
- A. Revanth Reddy
- Inauguration Date
- January 19
- Development Works
- 362 crore
- Upcoming Event
- Sammakka-Sarakka Jathara
- Welfare Scheme
- Indiramma Houses