Telangana sanctions Rs.15 crores for State Formation day celebrations

Hyderabad, June, 1: The Telangana Govt has sanctioned R.15 crores to all districts for the celebrations of the third anniversary of State formation day, which was announced by Tourism Minister Azmeera Chandulal here on Wednesday.

While speaking to the media persons in Hyderabad, he said that Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has directed the officials to make elaborate arrangements in the capital and illuminate all the historical structures, monuments, offices for the occasion.

Around 53 persons will be honored by KCR on the eve of Telangana Formation Day while ministers and representatives will present awards to 341 persons in the districts.

The Rs.2.27 crore is being spent on the awards with state-level award winners getting a cash prize of Rs 1.16 lakh and district-level awards - Rs 51,000 cash prize.

Starting from June 2, a three-day carnival will begin with a hoard of cultural programs, including classical dance, Kavi Sammelan, Qawwali, Jaya Jaya He Telangana, Sufi music, Perini Dance, ghazals, and others will be conducted at Ravindra Bharathi.

A Telangana Food Festival is also planned to be organized at the People's Plaza.