Medaram Jatara: Telangana Students Eye 5-Day Holiday Amidst Asia's Largest Tribal Fair

• Students in Telangana may get a 4-day holiday from January 28-31 for the Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara, Asia's largest tribal fair.
• PRTU leaders have appealed to the state government to declare holidays for schools, allowing families to attend the festival.
• Historically, holidays for Medaram Jatara were limited to the erstwhile Warangal district, but now it's a state festival.
• Millions of devotees from Telangana and neighboring states attend the fair, leading to potential transport difficulties.
• If holidays are declared for the four days and February 1st is a Sunday, students could enjoy a five-day break.

Why It Matters: Telangana students might get a 5-day holiday for the Medaram Jatara, a major tribal festival.