Telangana Government Approves ₹900 Crore for Godavari Pushkaralu 2027
The proposed works include the development of bathing ghats, temples, roads, drinking water facilities, sanitation and other essential amenities. Officials are working to finalise project priorities, allocate funds and coordinate with the departments concerned to ensure timely completion.
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has approved ₹900 crore for permanent infrastructure development works ahead of the Godavari Pushkaralu 2027, scheduled to be held from June 26 to July 7, 2027. The government aims to provide better facilities for devotees while developing infrastructure that will continue to benefit the public beyond the religious event.
The proposed works include the development of bathing ghats, temples, roads, drinking water facilities, sanitation and other essential amenities. Officials are working to finalise project priorities, allocate funds and coordinate with the departments concerned to ensure timely completion.
Budget Proposals Revised After Review
Initially, technical and official committees prepared preliminary budget proposals worth approximately ₹6,000 crore. Subsequently, a technical committee submitted proposals amounting to ₹1,819 crore to the government.
After examining the estimates, the government directed officials to limit expenditure on permanent infrastructure and identify essential works under Tier-1 and Tier-2 categories. Proposals worth around ₹1,000 crore were considered, following which the government approved ₹900 crore for permanent development works.
The decision reflects the government’s focus on prioritising essential projects and ensuring that public funds are utilised for infrastructure with long-term benefits.
Three Temples Identified for Development
The government has identified several prominent temples for development as part of the Pushkaralu preparations. These include Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple at Gudengutta, Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple at Odela in Peddapalli district, and Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Kodavatanch in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district.
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The government has also decided to include Chennur, along with Gudengutta, in the Tier-1 priority list.
The proposed works are expected to improve facilities for pilgrims visiting these religious destinations. The government intends to ensure that the infrastructure created for the Pushkaralu remains useful to devotees and local residents in the years ahead.
Focus on Timely Completion
The government is coordinating with the relevant departments to finalise the scope of works, implementation schedules and other arrangements. Permanent infrastructure development will be a key component of the preparations.
With thousands of devotees expected from Telangana and neighbouring states, the timely completion of these projects will be crucial to ensuring a smooth and convenient pilgrimage during Godavari Pushkaralu 2027.
