Hyderabad, March 29 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday set a June 2027 deadline for completing all works related to the Godavari Pushkaralu.
Reddy has prepared a comprehensive Master Plan for the successful conduct of the festival next year, and a Technical Engineers Committee has been constituted to oversee the development of Pushkar Ghats, a government press release said.
During a review of development works along the Godavari River at Basara and Bhadrachalam, including major temples and Pushkar Ghats, the CM stressed that all projects must be completed by June 2027.
Officials presented a detailed PowerPoint outlining the plans formulated for the event.
Reddy directed them to conduct field inspections and submit a report within 15 to 20 days.
He further instructed that the report, along with comprehensive cost estimates, be forwarded to the Cabinet Sub-committee for final approval.
The chief minister emphasised that both permanent and temporary works must be completed according to schedule.
Special arrangements will be made for the expansion of ghats at major temples and key tourist destinations, the release said.
Reddy also reviewed the development of road networks and connectivity between temples. Officials briefed him on plans for the development and expansion of the Basara Sri Gnana Saraswati Temple, it added.
Pushkaralu, a festival dedicated to the worship of rivers, is celebrated once every 12 years.