Telangana Welfare Minister Adluri Lakshman Kumar on Friday directed officials to expedite infrastructure works for the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu and complete all arrangements within the stipulated timeframe, stressing that there should be no delay or compromise on quality.
At a review meeting at the State Secretariat, the Minister assessed the progress of works planned in Dharmapuri and other parts of Jagtial district. He reviewed completed projects, ongoing works and proposals yet to be taken up.
The Minister said the Pushkaralu, scheduled from June 26 to July 7, 2027, were expected to draw lakhs of devotees from Telangana and neighbouring states. He called for comprehensive arrangements at major pilgrimage centres, particularly Dharmapuri.
He directed officials to ensure adequate roads, bathing ghats, parking facilities, drinking water, sanitation, electricity, toilets, changing rooms and medical services. Special arrangements should be made for women, senior citizens, children and persons with disabilities.
Emphasising inter-departmental coordination, he asked the Irrigation, Panchayat Raj, Roads and Buildings, and Endowments departments to prepare a joint action plan with clear timelines, estimated costs and responsibilities. Regular field inspections and monitoring were also ordered to ensure that contractors maintain prescribed quality standards.
The Minister further stressed the need for safe bathing facilities, ambulances, emergency medical services, fire engines, traffic management and designated parking areas. Officials were asked to maintain river cleanliness and provide food and resting facilities without causing inconvenience to local residents.
The government has earmarked approximately ₹1,000 crore for Pushkaralu-related works across the State. Of this, projects worth around ₹226 crore are planned for the Dharmapuri region, including bathing ghats, roads and parking facilities. The proposals include construction of about 470 metres of new bathing ghats at Dharmapuri.
The government is also focusing on infrastructure development at Kotilingala. The Minister directed departments to complete permanent and temporary facilities well before the commencement of the religious event.
Endowments Department Commissioner and Director M. Hanumantha Rao, Jagtial District Collector B. Satya Prasad and officials from the concerned departments attended the meeting.
