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Telangana Scales Up Medaram Jatara Readiness With ₹260 Crore Push as Early Crowds Jam Routes

Officials report 85% completion with a January 15 deadline for the rest.

Overview

  • The government allocated ₹260 crore for this year’s event, splitting ₹150 crore for arrangements and ₹110 crore for permanent temple infrastructure.
  • The health department established three hospitals, 30 on‑site camps and 42 en‑route camps to provide emergency care to pilgrims.
  • A total of 3,199 medical and support staff, including 544 doctors and 72 specialists, are deployed with 35 ambulances positioned for rapid response.
  • Security plans include 13,000 police personnel, 48 CCTV cameras, 20 drones and advanced crowd‑management systems to reduce stampede risk.
  • Over 2 lakh devotees visited on Sunday, triggering long queues and toll‑plaza congestion as travelers complained about charges that remain in place.