Shilparamam Project in Warangal [Updated News]

The process of constructing ‘Shilparamam' in Warangal. Telangana government plans to make Warangal city as 2nd best city in Telangana state in this vision TRS government announced Shilparamam for Warangal district.

A rural set-up to give you a feel of ethnic Indian village feeling amidst the busy village life! This is exactly what Shilparamam is.

The main idea behind the establishment of the village was to create an environment of a village for the locals and provide the traditional artisans a stage to exhibit their art.

A place, which gives you a feel of authentic village nativity in the busy city of Warangal. A must-see place in Warangal, Thousand Pillar Temple, Badrakali Temple, Padmakshmi Temple and soon Shilparamam.

Shilparamam is an arts and crafts exhibition hub, in the form of a village set up to be located in Warangal, Telangana [SOON].

Shilparamam in Warangal:

Shilparamam in Warangal

It’s Great to announce that, finally the Warangal district to set up a new mark with “Shilparamam project“. Yes, the government of Telangana released funds of amount Rs 1,14,91,303 for the construction of Shilparamam project in Warangal urban district, for the first installment.

It appears that finally, the state government wakes up from hibernation to revive the almost forgotten Shilparamam project, an arts and crafts village, in Warangal that has been pending for over seven years.

Shilparamam is one among a few projects initiated by the Congress regime for the development of Warangal and never got off the ground.

Proposed Location:

The authorities first mooted to set up the craft village at Gopalapur in the city. But soon they cancelled it as the land identified was entangled in encroachments. Then came the proposal of a site near Warangal Fort (Qila). But this too was discarded considering the roadblocks to get clearances from the Archaeological Survey of India.

The authorities also considered a five-acre site at Balasamudram in the city. But the idea was dropped as officials thought that it was too congested.

Speaking to The Hans India, the Warangal District Tourism Officer M Shivaji said: “Former IAS officer and in-charge of Yadadri temple development G Kishan Rao, Art Director (movies) Anand Sai, along with others inspected a site adjacent to Bestam cheruvu (tank) near Mamnoor village, recently. Of the total 60 acres, designated for Smriti Vanam project, the District Collector Vakati Karuna has agreed to allow 15 acres.”

Although the authorities concerned are verifying other options, the Bestam cheruvu land appears to be favourite for setting up of Shilparamam as the site is away from the city’s hustle and bustle. The site is located on the State Highway-240 (Warangal-Khammam road) and is about 8 km from the city.

According to official sources, the arts and crafts village would reflect the culture and tradition of Kakatiya dynasty. To improve the aesthetics of the facility, the authorities are also planning to install the some of the sculptures of Kakatiya times.

Finally, Soon the Warangal district to be decorated with Shilparamam project.

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