The Telangana government has released ₹1.5 crore to help Adivasi communities in the erstwhile Adilabad district celebrate Gussadi and Dandari during Diwali. The funding is intended to support festivities in their gudems, or community settlements.

The announcement brings financial assistance for the celebrations following representations made to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. Details of the allocation for individual settlements and the distribution schedule were not provided in the announcement.

Gussadi Celebrations Receive Support Ahead of Diwali

The assistance is specifically intended for Adivasi communities observing Gussadi and Dandari on the occasion of Diwali. Celebrations will take place in settlements across the erstwhile district.

The release places these community festivities among the cultural activities receiving state support. Local representatives welcomed the decision and acknowledged the government’s response to their request for funds.

Adivasi Leaders Explain Appeal to Chief Minister

Khanapur MLA Vedma Bojju and former Adilabad MP Soyam Bapurao said they had met the Chief Minister to seek financial assistance for the celebrations. Their request focused on enabling Adivasi communities to organise Gussadi and Dandari festivities in their settlements.

Following the release, the two leaders thanked Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, Tribal Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman and district in-charge minister Jupapally Krishna Rao for their support.

Community Elders Felicitate Local Representatives

Adivasi sarpanches and community elders felicitated Vedma Bojju and Soyam Bapurao for their efforts in securing the funds. The gathering recognised their role in taking the communities’ request to the state government. The ₹1.5 crore release provides support for the upcoming festivities, while further administrative details would clarify how the assistance will reach participating settlements.