Hyderabad: Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Wednesday instructed officials to complete all ongoing development works at the Sammakka Saralamma Temple in Medaram by December 20. He said the works must progress on a war footing, without any delay.
During a visit to the temple in Tadwai mandal, Mulugu district, Ponguleti reviewed project progress after performing special pujas. He was joined by Ministers Konda Surekha, Seethakka, Adluri Laxman Kumar, and Mahabubabad MP P. Balaram Nayak.
December deadline for roads, bridges, and temple works
The Minister said temple works such as terrace elevation, gate and arch construction, four watch towers, CC roads, and inner enclosure developments must proceed simultaneously. He also directed officials to fast-track granite procurement and complete the greenery and plantation efforts.
On infrastructure, Ponguleti asked National Highways officials to ensure smooth road access to Medaram. He ordered that the remaining works at the Mallampalli and Katakshapur bridges be finished by December 15.
The Sammakka Saralamma Jatara, considered one of Asia’s largest tribal festivals, is expected to attract lakhs of devotees. This has prompted the government to intensify efforts to complete infrastructure works on time.
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