HYDERABAD: The state government has decided to scale up preparations for the upcoming Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara at Medaram, with a focus on global recognition, permanent infrastructure, and improved facilities for devotees.
At a review meeting on the Medaram Master Plan held at the Secretariat on Wednesday, Forest and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha, Panchayat Raj Minister Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka), and SC, ST and Minority Welfare Minister Adluri Lakshman Kumar directed officials to ensure that all works are completed on time before the Mahajathara.
Officials informed that the master plan has been prepared by an agency experienced in managing the Kumbh Mela. The plan includes strengthening permanent structures, upgrading temple premises, and improving sanitation and crowd management.
Ministers also reviewed new temple designs prepared in consultation with priests, and instructed changes such as raising the deity platforms (gaddelu) for better visibility. The platforms of Sammakka, Saralamma, Pagididdaraju, and Govindaraju will be placed in a single row to facilitate smoother darshan.
The ministers stressed the need for efficient vehicle management, purified drinking water, battery vehicles for transport, and AI-enabled surveillance cameras for crowd control. They also proposed deploying volunteers, Anganwadi teachers, and ASHA workers to assist devotees.
Indira Canteens will be set up along the routes to supply food for the devotees.
“Every year the number of devotees is rising. This time we must ensure international-level facilities that reflect both tradition and dignity,” Konda Surekha said.
Total Master Plan Cost: Rs 236.2 cr
Platform development: Rs 58.2 cr
Artistic works: Rs 6.8 cr
Jampanna Vagu development: Rs 39 cr
Devotee accommodation: Rs 50 cr
Road improvements: Rs 52.5 cr