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Telangana Govt prioritising temple development and welfare: Dy CM Bhatti

Khammam, Oct 18 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Sunday said the Telangana government was prioritising temple development, public welfare and infrastructure projects across the State.
He laid the foundation stone for a Rs 44-crore access road to the Adbhuta Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Nacharam in Enkooru mandal, Khammam district. He said the road would facilitate devotees and boost local businesses and employment, crediting Wyra MLA Maloth Ramdas Naik for securing funds.
Bhatti Vikramarka said temple development works worth Rs 2,500 crore were being undertaken across the State, including Rs 2,000 crore for riverbanks and temples ahead of the Godavari Pushkaram, Rs 276 crore for Bhadrachalam Temple and Rs 354 crore for the Basara Saraswati Temple.
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