Kaleshwaram to turn tourist hub, govt sets aside 200 cr
Hyderabad: Chief minister A
Revanth Reddy
on Thursday said the govt was ready to earmark 200 crore to develop Kaleshwaram as a major tourist destination before
Godavari Pushkaralu
, which will occur in 2027. He mentioned that the govt will release funds through a green channel. He noted that
Saraswathi Pushkaralu
is being organised in the state for the first time after the formation of Telangana.
The CM formally inaugurated the Saraswathi Pushkaralu in Kaleshwaram in the Manthani assembly constituency along with industries minister D Sridhar Babu on Thursday. He took a holy dip in the river, had
darshan
in the temple, and participated in the 'harathi' programme. Earlier, he unveiled a 17-foot Saraswathi Devi statue on the banks of the Godavari."Rivers not only reflect our civilisation but are also considered deities. Let's organise Godavari and Krishna Pushkarams in the coming days," the CM said, while speaking at the programme.
Speaking at the programme, Sridhar Babu said the govt has made elaborate arrangements to conduct the Saraswati Pushkaralu between May 15 and 26.
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