Andhra Pradesh Donation Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, along with Venkatagiri MLA Kurugondla Ramakrishna, addressed the media on Saturday in Penchalakona, Nellor region.
Donation Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy said the Union NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has fully implemented pre-election commitments related to Donation Ministry.
Speaking at the annual Brahmotsavams conference held in Penchalakona, SPSR Nellore District on Saturday, Mr Ramanarayana Reddy said: “As promised, the government’s monthly financial aid to Archakas has doubled from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 to Rs 10,000 to Rs 10,000 to meet Dhoopa, Dhoopa, Dhoopa, Naivedyamam fees.”
The minister said: “Under the Sambawana program, students who receive Vedic education will be given a monthly remuneration of Rs 15,000 to students of Vedic education within three years. Measures have been taken.
He said an order was issued to include a Brahmin and a Nai Brahmin in the temple administration. The minister said: “The coalition government respects Vedic education, with the aim of protecting Agama Shastra and Hindu Dharma, with special attention to the famous temples in the state.”
Brahmotsavams
Mr Ramanarayana Reddy said of Brahmotsavam on May 8: “We will make sure that devotees don’t face any difficulties during the week-long festival. Unlike in the past, Garuda Seva and Kalyanotsavam will be held during Brahmotsavam.
In view of the summer, officials were directed to provide water bottles, buttermilk and milk cookies to the babies lined up. He said that for security reasons, police were advised to set up CCTV cameras, a head counting machine and a command and control center that operates 24 hours a day.
Mr Ramanarayana Reddy advised Venkatagiri municipal officials to keep the water tank available in the temple. He directed the power department officials to remain vigilant to ensure there were no power outages during Brahmotsavams. The health department will organize a medical camp. It will also provide ORS packets and medications. The ambulance and fire truck will be ready, he said.
Forest Ministry officials were asked to remain vigilant and take steps to protect devotees.
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