Gold plating work is underway at the Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple. Sixty kilograms of gold is being used for the main tower. Of this, 25 kilograms came from temple storage and 35 kilograms came through donations. The government will bear ₹8 crore for manufacturing and fixing charges. The work is expected to be completed before the upcoming Brahmotsavams.

Proposals were submitted for a Veda school on 17 acres at a cost of ₹43.79 crore. The government also decided to acquire 101 acres for guest houses. New development works worth ₹76 crore were approved for the Vemulawada temple. Funds were allotted for the annadanam centre and for beautification of the temple surroundings.

Bhadrachalam temple received ₹60.20 crore for land acquisition. Warangal’s Bhadrakali temple was allotted ₹30 crore for mada streets. Kodavatoor and Kurumuri temples also received funds for expansion. Several projects, including roads, mandapams, and guest houses, are progressing across multiple districts.

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For widows of non-pensioner ex-servicemen who are above 65 years of age and have no source of income, a monthly assistance of ₹8,000 will now be provided. Additionally, the education allowance for children has been doubled — from ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 per month.

In a major relief for families, the marriage grant for daughters of ex-servicemen has been increased from ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh. The move aims to improve the quality of life for families of those who served the nation but do not receive pensions.

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Officials stated that the Endowments Department lacks the technical expertise required to monitor and execute large-scale infrastructure works. Considering factors such as project nature, quality standards, and timely completion, the government felt it appropriate to entrust the responsibility to the R&B Department.

All related records and project documents have been ordered to be handed over to the R&B Department immediately. The move is seen as a measure to ensure efficiency and transparency, especially since Konda Surekha currently serves as the Endowments Minister.

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The CM held a review meeting at the Integrated Command Control Center in Banjara Hills on Friday. Endowments Minister Konda Surekha and senior officials participated. Revanth Reddy emphasized that prominent temples from Basara to Bhadrachalam should be inspected on the ground. He asked officials to finalize a list of temples that need permanent ghats and supporting facilities.

He directed that existing ghats be expanded and connected with proper roads. Plans should also include permanent facilities for sanitation, water, and pilgrim services. The CM said development works must accommodate up to two lakh devotees bathing at the ghats simultaneously during Pushkarams.

Revanth Reddy asked departments like Endowments, Irrigation, and Tourism to work together. He also stressed that each temple should have customized ghat designs suited to local conditions. Officials were told to coordinate early so that all arrangements are completed before the Pushkar festival begins.

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