Telangana Martyrs Memorial almost complete, prepares for June 22 inauguration
During the inspection on Saturday, Minister Vemula Prashanth Reddy provided suggestions to the authorities and the work agency, focusing on various aspects of the project
By Newsmeter Network Published on 11 Jun 2023 10:01 AM GMT
Hyderabad: State Roads and Buildings Minister Vemula Prashanth Reddy inspected the final phase of the Telangana Martyrs Memorial construction, aligning it with Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's plans. The inauguration of the Telangana Martyrs Memorial is scheduled for June 22 as part of the Telangana Formation celebrations, with KCR set to perform the ceremony.
During the inspection on Saturday, Minister Vemula Prashanth Reddy provided suggestions to the authorities and the work agency, focusing on various aspects of the project. The main entrance, fountain, landscape area, greenery, parking area, art gallery, audiovisual room, escalators, and lifts were among the areas inspected. Furthermore, the minister examined the convention centre and the restaurant, offering multiple suggestions for improvement.
Minister Prashanth Reddy reviewed the lighting arrangements and provided recommendations regarding the continuously burning flame-shaped lamp, symbolising the sacrifices made by the martyrs. He said, āIt should align with Chief Minister KCRās vision as the construction serves the interests of the people of Telangana.ā
Continuing the inspection, on Sunday morning, Prashanth Reddy, along with MA&UD Principal Secretary Arvind Kumar, visited the Martyrs Memorial to oversee the progress.
Morning inspection with Minister R&B V Prasanth Reddy garu & officials of R&B & @HMDA_Gov to take up comprehensive landscaping & greenary development around the latest landmarks including Lumbini Park & traffic islands @KTRBRS pic.twitter.com/1g2nxk1G1N
ā Arvind Kumar (@arvindkumar_ias) June 11, 2023
Features of Telangana Martyrs Memorial
The Telangana Martyrs Memorial is a magnificent stainless steel structure near Hussain Sagar Lake. Designed to resemble an illuminated clay lamp and Chicagoās Cloud Gate, it stands as the worldās largest stainless steel structure.
The outer side features a bean shape made of special stainless steel resistant to rust, corrosion, and high temperatures. Constructed at a cost of Rs 179 crore over three and a half years, the memorial spans a 3.29-acre site with a built-up area of 2.88 lakh square feet.
The memorial consists of four floors, with the first floor housing a museum dedicated to the martyrs of Telangana. An auditorium on the same floor showcases videos related to the Telangana movement.
The second floor boasts a convention hall capable of accommodating 700 visitors. While the third and fourth floors were intended to feature restaurants and seating areas with glass roofs, the top floor offers a stunning view of the surroundings.
The memorial also includes lawns, fountains, and a Telugu Thalli statue at the entrance. It provides a continuous power supply and offers ample parking space in its cellar for 350 cars and 650 two-wheelers.
