Centre approves INR 2.5 cr for country's biggest tribal fair 'Sammakka Saralamma'

Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, G Kishan Reddy, on Sunday, said that the Central government has approved the release of INR 2.5 crore for 'Sammakka Saralamma Jathara', the largest tribal festival in the world.the unique culture and heritage of tribal communities. The Sammakka Saralamma Medaram Jatara is one of the largest tribal festivals in the world and the government is extending all possible support," said Reddy. Ahead of the tribal festival 'Sammakka Saralamma Jathara' from February 16, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture further stated that the Central government has sanctioned approximately 80 crore for the development of the tribal circuit in Telangana. The 'Sammakka Saralamma Jathara' is the country's biggest tribal fair which takes place once every two years. It is said to be one of the largest gatherings of tribal communities. This year it is scheduled between February 16 and 19 in Medaram- a village in Telangana's tribal heartland of Mulugu district "The Government of India sanctioned approximately 80 crore for the tribal circuit in Telangana and this included the construction of tourist amenities center, amphitheater, public convenience facilities, cottages, tented accommodation, gazebos, seating Benches, solid waste management infrastructure, solar lights, landscaping and drinking water fountains in Medaram," said G Kishan Reddy The Minister informed that since 2014 the Tourism Ministry, under the Domestic promotion and Publicity including hospitality scheme has released 2.45 crore for celebrating various festivals across the state of Telangana. "Funds will also be allocated for competitions like photography, short film, paintings, sculptures, and the arrangement of tribal cultural programmes during the Medaram Jathara, Economic Support to Koya Dance Troupes, Kommu Koya, Rela Dance Troupes, Painting Unit by considering them as MSME Units and other programmes," said the Union Minister.