Overview
- Endowments Minister Anam Ramnarayan Reddy launched Phase I in Rajamahendravaram, inaugurating Rs 9.55 crore of development for six endowment institutions.
- The state sanctioned Rs 51.79 crore and invited tenders to upgrade 43 temples across East Godavari, West Godavari and Konaseema.
- Godavari Pushkaralu, a river festival marked by holy dips, is scheduled for June 26 to July 7, 2027.
- Planners are designing bathing and support facilities along a 212-kilometre stretch spanning East Godavari, West Godavari, Konaseema, Eluru and Kakinada to handle an expected 10 crore pilgrims.
- Officials point to three state-level meetings under the chief secretary, a 12-minister subcommittee and the chief minister’s oversight, with central–state coordination noted and a call from an MLC for Rs 200 crore from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.