Nirmal: Forest Minister Allola Indrakaran Reddy said that the State government was gifting Bathukamma sarees to women helping them celebrate the floral festival with happiness. He took part in the distribution of Bathukamma sarees at Ellapalli village in Nirmal mandal and participated in a similar event in Nirmal town on Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion, Indrakaran Reddy stated that the previous governments ignored the festivals of Telangana in erstwhile Andhra Pradesh. However, the TRS government recognised the cultural and religious affairs and consequently, the Bathukamma festival got global recognition after the State formation. He said 2.73 lakh were granted to Nirmal district and as many as 8.95 lakh sarees were sanctioned to erstwhile Adilabad district.
Earlier, the Minister released wall posters of the annual fair, Ganganeella Jatara at the ancient Sri Pochamma temple in Adelli village of Sarangapur mandal. He said that efforts were being made to convert the holy place as a major pilgrim centre of the district. He stated that funds were granted to create basic amenities for the convenience of the devotees.