New Delhi/Hyderabad, Aug. 7 -- Telangana Minister for Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, and Women and Child Welfare, Dr Dhanasari Anasuya Seethakka Met Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh in Delhi on Thursday to discuss tourism development in Telangana's Mulugu district.

During the meeting, Seethakka highlighted the immense untapped potential for tourism in the tribal-rich Mulugu region. She submitted a formal request seeking financial assistance from the central government to boost infrastructure and facilities in the district.

She urged the Centre to sanction Rs 25 crore for the implementation of the Medaram Master Plan, which aims to develop the area around the Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara, Asia's largest tribal festiva...