Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has instructed the officials to ensure effective coordination between the departments concerned for taking up works pertaining to Medaram Jatara and avoid any inconvenience to the visiting pilgrims. Mr. Rao convened a meeting with senior officials headed by Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar to review the arrangements being made for the tribal festival. He said lakhs of devotees, not only from the State but also from neighbouring States, would visit the Medaram Jatara. Senior officials who had experience in the effective conduct of the Jatara in the past should be deputed wherever needed. He wanted the departments to be alert and work in coordination to make the Jatara a success, according to an official release.

Source: The Hindu January 26, 2020 14:26 UTC