TTD EO Anil Kumar Singhal instructed vigilance and security officials to act on complaints of private vehicles overcharging devotees to take them to Srivari Mettu from Tirupati Railway Station and Bus Stands.
The Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), Anil Kumar Singhal, has directed officials to speed up temple construction projects in all states. Letters should be written to the collectors of the respective districts regarding land acquisition towards the construction of SV temples in the agency areas of the state and to expedite correspondence with Chief Secretaries of the states regarding the construction of temples in various states.
He added that facilities must be enhanced and improve the overall experience for Srivari devotees visiting Tirumala. Chairing a review meeting at the TTD administrative building on Saturday, he issued a series of instructions aimed at streamlining services, strengthening infrastructure, and ensuring better coordination among departments.
Singhal emphasised the need for clearer and more visually appealing signboards to help devotees navigate Tirumala with ease. He said that improved signage would allow pilgrims to identify key locations quickly and move about more comfortably.
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He also instructed officials to increase the number of free bus services, ensuring devotees reach their destinations across Tirumala promptly and conveniently. Additional measures were ordered to enhance cleanliness, including the removal of solid waste from the hill town.
The EO called for stronger coordination between the garden and electrical departments to beautify temple surroundings. Referring to the recent Srivari Brahmotsavams, where art troupes from several states delivered notable performances, he said: letters should be written to the Chief Secretaries of the respective states, congratulating the art troupes and sending the performance photos of the respective art troupes.
He also issued instructions for the maintenance and improvement of TTD residential areas. Paintings, cleaning, and installation of CCTV cameras be done in the Vinayaka Nagar quarters where TTD employees reside in Tirupati, and religious programs are organised.
A major administrative task was also highlighted, with Singhal directing engineering teams to create a master database of TTD lands across India and prepare a detailed report on the management of Kalyana Mandapams.
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On the issue of devotees being overcharged for transport, Singhal instructed vigilance and security officials to act on complaints that private vehicle drivers are charging high prices from devotees to take them to Srivari Mettu from Tirupati Railway Station and Bus Stands.
Discussions were also held on the master plans for Vontimitta, Amaravati and Tiruchanoor temples, with Singhal directing engineering staff to consult architectural experts on lighting, grill work and other design elements to enhance temple aesthetics and functionality.
(Edited by : Jerome Anthony)
