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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Launches ₹198 Crore Kaleshwaram Temple Revamp

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy laid the foundation stone for the ₹198 crore development of the Sri Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Temple in Kaleshwaram. He also inaugurated a new bus station and inspected the damaged piers of the Medigadda barrage, part of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. The state plans comprehensive scientific testing, using 520 bore rigs to collect samples, to understand the full extent of the barrage damage before repairs. Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy stated the government's commitment to a transparent and scientific restoration of the project's three key barrages.

Key Points: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Launches Kaleshwaram Temple Works

  • ₹198 crore temple development
  • Foundation for new bus station
  • Inspection of Medigadda barrage damage
  • Scientific repair plan for barrages
  • Aim to boost tourism
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Telangana CM performs Bhoomi puja for Kaleshwaram temple's development works

Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy performs Bhoomi puja for ₹198 crore development of Sri Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Temple and inspects Kaleshwaram barrages.

"The Chief Minister Reddy-government will undertake the repair and restoration of three barrages... scientifically and transparently. - Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy"

Hyderabad, April 20

Telangana Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, on Monday laid the foundation stone for the development works of the Sri Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Temple at Kaleshwaram in Jayashankar Bhupalapally district. The development works of the temple are being taken up at a cost of ₹198 crore.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also laid the foundation stone for the Kaleshwaram Bus Station.

Ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Duddilla Sridhar Babu, Ponnam Prabhakar, Adluri Laxman Kumar, MP Gaddam Vamshi Krishna, and others were present.

In May last year, the Chief Minister Reddy had announced that the state government will allocate Rs 200 crore for the development of the Kaleshwaram temple as a major tourist destination.

He had promised to release the funds through the green channel.

On Monday, Chief Minister Reddy reached Kaleshwaram by a helicopter from Hyderabad and after performing puja at the temple and participating in the groundbreaking ceremony for the temple's development works, he visited Annaram barrage, a part of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project.

Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, Revenue Minister P. Srinivas Reddy, National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) Chairman Anil Jain and senior officials accompanied the Chief Minister.

Chief Minister Reddy, along with ministers and senior officials, inspected the ongoing geotechnical, geophysical, and GPR surveys - as well as sample collection activities - being conducted using bore rigs at piers 20, 21, and 22 of the Medigadda barrage.

The government plans to collect samples using 520 bore rigs and send them to the Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS).

Following laboratory testing at the facility, a comprehensive understanding regarding the extent of the damage to the barrage is expected to emerge.

Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy said last week that the Chief Minister Reddy-government will undertake the repair and restoration of three barrages, part of the Kaleshwaram project, scientifically and transparently.

He met NDSA Chairman Anil Jain in Delhi on April 17 and discussed the state government's action plan for the repair and restoration of the Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages.

The minister explained the precautionary measures the government is taking to prevent past errors from being repeated.

The NDSA Chairman expressed satisfaction with the manner in which comprehensive testing is currently being conducted under the supervision of experts.

- IANS

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Rohit P
₹198 crore is a huge amount. While temple development is good, I hope the government is equally focused on the repair of the barrages. Irrigation and water security are critical for our farmers. The two projects should not be seen in isolation.
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Aman W
Good to see the CM inspecting the barrage damage personally. The Kaleshwaram project is vital for Telangana. Transparency in the repair process is a must to restore public trust. Past mistakes should be a lesson.
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Sarah B
As someone interested in Indian infrastructure, it's impressive to see the scale of testing with 520 bore rigs. Sending samples to CWPRS shows a commitment to scientific repair. Hope the findings lead to a robust solution.
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Karthik V
Jai Telangana! Developing the temple and the bus station will create jobs and improve connectivity for pilgrims. A balanced approach to development—both spiritual and infrastructural—is the need of the hour.
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Nikhil C
With respect, I have to ask: could some of this temple development fund be diverted to more urgent public needs like schools or hospitals? Faith is important, but so is healthcare. Just a thought.
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Meera T
The mention of 'green channel' for funds is promising. Bureaucratic delays often kill good projects. Hope the development

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