Hyderabad: Municipal Administration & Urban Development Minister K. Tararakama Rao stated that Telangana Jagruthi played a key role in taking the Bathukamma festival to an international level.
He appreciated Telangana Jagruthi Founder and President Kalvakuntla Kavitha for her efforts in bringing Worldwide fame for Telangana’s state festival Bathukamma.
Minister KTR mentioned that, when the earlier government had imposed a ban on celebrating Bathukamma at Tank Bund, it was Telangana Jagruthi which appealed to the High Court and brought orders to celebrate Bathukamma. He also stated that Telangana Jagruthi played a significant role during the Telangana movement.
Minister KTR said that the state government is distributing Bathukamma sarees to the women in Telangana and the program is aimed at increasing the income of weavers.
Minister KTR extended Bathukamma greetings to all the women of Telangana. (INN)