Overview

• Revanth Reddy unveiled a master plan at Medaram with stone reconstruction of the Sammakka–Saralamma platforms, a grand entrance archway and streamlined queue lines.
• He directed formation of a dedicated official team and ordered round-the-clock execution to finish the works ahead of the January 28–31, 2026 Maha Jatara.
• The Chief Minister asked the Union government to grant national-festival status to the event and to provide funds, citing support extended to the Kumbh Mela.
• Reported state allocations include ₹58.2 crore for platform development, ₹6.8 crore for artistic works, ₹39 crore for Jampanna Vagu and bathing ghats, ₹50 crore for accommodation and ₹52.5 crore for roads.
• Officials said tribal customs would guide the redesign, plans were presented to community leaders for approval, and work will also focus on Jampanna Vagu conservation and year-round tourism development.