Telangana Temple Redevelopment Launched Amidst Barrage Worries

A new ₹198 crore project to redevelop Kaleshwaram temple has started. This comes as officials also look into issues with the Kaleshwaram barrages.
By Newsroom | Religion, Infrastructure |

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy officiated the 'bhoomi pooja' for the redevelopment of the Sri Kaleshwara Mukteshwaraswamy temple in Jayashankar-Bhupalapally district on Monday. The project, estimated at ₹198 crore, is part of a broader state government initiative to revive temples along the Godavari river.

Redevelopment of Kaleshwaram temple taken up - 1

The Chief Minister's visit coincided with ongoing concerns and inspections regarding the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) barrages, specifically the Lakshmi Barrage at Medigadda, where foundation stones were also laid for a new bus station costing ₹3.70 crore.

Redevelopment of Kaleshwaram temple taken up - 2

Temple and Infrastructure Works Inaugurated

Reddy, accompanied by Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy and other officials, participated in rituals at the temple, known as Dakshina Kashi. The redevelopment project, detailed by the Endowments Commissioner Hanumantha Rao, aims to revive temples along the Godavari river course from Basar to Bhadrachalam. Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy indicated that the government intends to scientifically and transparently address repairs and restoration of three KLIS barrages.

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Barrage Inspection and Project Context

The Chief Minister's itinerary also included an inspection of the Medigadda barrage, a key component of the Kaleshwaram project, which has faced structural issues. Previous reports indicate that decisions regarding the project's design and engineering were attributed to engineers based on technical reports, as stated by sources when former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) appeared before a commission last year. The Kaleshwaram project itself has been a subject of discussion regarding its financial aspects and engineering choices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happened at Kaleshwaram temple on Monday?
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy started the redevelopment of Sri Kaleshwaram Mukteshwaraswamy temple with a 'bhoomi pooja'. The project is planned to cost ₹198 crore.
Q: Why are people talking about Kaleshwaram barrages?
The Chief Minister's visit happened at the same time as worries and checks on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme barrages, like the one at Medigadda.
Q: What is the goal of the temple redevelopment project?
The project aims to improve temples located along the Godavari river, from Basar to Bhadrachalam, as part of a state government plan.
Q: What is the latest on the Kaleshwaram barrages?
Officials are looking into repairs and fixing structural problems at three barrages of the Kaleshwaram project. This includes the Medigadda barrage, which has had issues.