Hyderabad, Aug. 22 -- The "Panula Jatara - 2025 (Works Fair)," a statewide rural development fair under the aegis of the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department, began on Friday with festive spirit in villages across Telangana.

Public representatives, officials, and villagers participated enthusiastically as foundation stones were laid for new works and recently completed projects were inaugurated.

The state government has earmarked Rs 2,198 crore for this phase, with more than one lakh development works to be taken up across rural Telangana. The works include projects in livelihood creation, infrastructure, sanitation, and employment, many funded under the Employment Guarantee Scheme. Village assemblies were also held, and sanitat...