₹70 crore infrastructure boost for Chennur for 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu: Vivek Venkataswamy

The Government of Telangana has announced a ₹70 crore infrastructure development plan for Chennur town, scheduled for the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu festival. Mines and Geology Minister G. Vivek Venkataswamy announced the allocation during a ceremony laying the foundation stone for a new Pushkar Ghat. Venkataswamy informed that around one lakh devotees were expected to visit Chennur during the event, and the development works aim to ensure their comfort.

The project includes the construction of modern bathing ghats at a cost of ₹8 crore, along with road improvements and basic amenities. The State government has allocated a total of ₹1,000 crore for Godavari Pushkaralu celebrations across the State in 2027. While funds under the Tier-1 category were earmarked for major pilgrimage centers like Kaleshwaram and Dharmapuri, Venkataswamy had requested Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to prioritize Chennur.

Consequently, about ₹70 crore has been sanctioned for the town's development. The works involve the enhancement of major roads, roads leading to the Pushkar Ghat, and central lighting. Venkataswamy also assured small traders facing challenges due to road widening works that they would receive government support. A DMFT fund of ₹1.2 crore would be used to construct 20 shops, and an additional ₹17 crore has been sanctioned for the development of the Shiva temple in Chennur.

Additionally, plans are underway to transform a crocodile park into a tourist attraction. Apart from the Pushkaralu-related projects, development works worth ₹30 crore under the AMRUT scheme are also being undertaken.