Hyderabad: The construction work of the Telangana martyrs’ memorial is being executed at a brisk pace. The six-storied structure, built on a 2.5-acre land adjacent to Hussainsagar, will resemble an earthen lamp. The memorial is coming up to honor the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives during the Telangana agitation. The cost of the structure with two basements near Lumbini Park is Rs 80 lakh.
The special attraction would be the flame-like structure at 20 meters above the terrace of the memorial, a fountain, and the imposing 10 meter Telangana Thalli idol at the entrance. Cascading fountain, museum, art gallery and photo gallery are the other attractions.
The memorial will also have a meeting hall, restaurant, and parking space that can accommodate 350 cars and 600 bikes. “We planning to serve Telangana delicacies in the restaurant which will be on one of the floors,” said an official from the roads and building (R&B) department.
According to government sources, the memorial will be ready for inauguration by May. “The works will be completed in five months. We are also building a conference hall which can accommodate more than 600 people. We are planning to organize seminars frequently to further glorify the achievements, heritage, and culture of our state all over the globe,” said an R& B engineer.