Archive · 2 Feb 2026
High-tech policing ensures safety at Medaram Jatara
The Medaram Jatara is a big festival where many people gather.
To keep everyone safe, the Telangana government set up a special emergency call center.
This center handled over 500 calls and worked with many people, including police, volunteers, and even drones.
They used special technology to watch over the crowd and prevent accidents.
Lots of people worked together to make sure the festival was safe and fun for everyone.
The temporary Dial 112 Emergency Response Call Centre handled over 500 emergency calls during the Medaram Jatara festival.
The facility operated from 18 to 31 January and was equipped with dedicated dispatch desks and drone surveillance units.
Over 42,000 employees from 21 government departments, 2,000 Adivasi volunteers, and nearly 13,000 police personnel were deployed for the event.
An AI-based drone policing system was used for monitoring and crowd management.
200 expert swimmers were stationed at the Jampanna Vagu stream to prevent accidents during the holy dip.
- Who
- Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre, 42,000 employees, 13,000 police personnel, 2,000 Adivasi volunteers, 200 expert swimmers, and millions of devotees
- What
- Medaram Jatara, a large tribal congregation in Asia
- When
- 18 to 31 January
- Where
- Medaram, Telangana, India
- Why
- To ensure public safety and swift response during the festival
- Event
- Medaram Jatara
- Duration
- 18 to 31 January
- Emergency Calls Handled
- More than 500
- Employees Deployed
- Over 42,000 from 21 government departments
- Police Personnel
- Nearly 13,000
- Adivasi Volunteers
- 2,000
- Expert Swimmers
- 200
- Technology Used
- AI-based drone policing system