Medaram Jatara: Record Rs 251 Crore Budget, 3 Crore Devotees Expected

• Telangana government makes largest-ever arrangements for Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara, the world's largest tribal festival.
• Approximately three crore devotees are expected to attend the festival from January 28th to 31st, with CM Revanth Reddy sanctioning a Rs. 251 crore budget.
• Ministers Seethakka and Adluri Lakshman, along with CS Ramakrishna Rao, reviewed arrangements, focusing on transportation, water, sanitation, and medical services.
• Modern technology, including a mobile app, website (medaramjathara2026.com), and 'My Medaram' WhatsApp chatbot (76589 12300), provides festival information.
• Permanent development works are underway in Medaram to establish infrastructure for the next hundred years, with special arrangements at state borders for devotees from neighboring states.

Why It Matters: Telangana government allocates record budget and uses technology for the Medaram Jatara, expecting 3 crore devotees.