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Telangana Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister, Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka), sought Central assistance for 3 large tourism improvement projects successful Mulugu district, seeking a full of ₹108 crore nether assorted schemes of the Union Tourism Ministry.
During her caller sojourn to New Delhi, she invited the Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, to be the Medaram biennial Jatara scheduled for January 2026, explaining its taste and spiritual importance. The Jatara is Asia’s ‘largest tribal congregation’.
Places pitched for development
In elaborate submissions to Union Tourism Minister, the Minister and Mulugu MLA requested backing for the integrated improvement of Mallur temple, the planned upgrade of the Jampanna vagu riverfront astatine Medaram, and the promotion of Bogatha waterfalls.
Mallur temple
Seethakka sought ₹50 crore for Mallur temple, a centuries-old shrine located connected hillocks adjacent the Godavari River successful the Mulugu district.
Stating that the temple attracts pilgrims from crossed Telangana and neighbouring States but lacks infrastructure, basal amenities, transport connectivity and information facilities, she projected that the task beryllium taken up nether PRASHAD ((Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive) oregon different schemes similar Swadesh Darshan 2.0, Destination Development, Rural Tourism Cluster Development and the Tribal Circuit. Development of the temple, she said, would assistance conserve practice portion supporting agrarian employment and eco-tourism.
Jampanna Vagu riverfront
She besides sought ₹28 crore for processing the Jampanna Vagu riverfront, a ineffable tributary of the Godavari River associated with the Sammakka–Saralamma legend. She requested enactment nether Swadesh Darshan 2.0, the PRASHAD Scheme and eco-cultural tourism programmes to make a sustainable and culturally delicate riverfront.
Bogatha waterfalls
In different proposal, she urged the Centre to allocate ₹30 crore for Bogatha waterfalls, popularly known arsenic the “Niagara of Telangana.” The waterfall, located successful Wazeedu mandal. The Minister said the task would absorption connected sustainable tourism, enhancement of tribal livelihoods and conservation of the fragile wood ecosystem. She sought backing nether Swadesh Darshan 2.0, the PRASHAD Scheme and eco-tourism improvement initiatives.
Ms. Seethakka requested that method teams beryllium deputed for tract inspections and feasibility assessments for each 3 projects. She assured that the Telangana authorities would supply administrative support, guarantee onshore availability and coordinate implementation done the Panchayat Raj and Tourism departments.
