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Naidu Orders Speedy Construction of 5,000 Temples in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu wants 5,000 new temples built across the state.
Officials must first choose the places where the temples will be constructed.
They have received proposals for 4,192 temples, and 967 temples are already finished.
Some temples will be prioritised for disadvantaged communities and certain settlements.
Naidu also wants 1,000 old temples repaired.
He asked officials to train more priests and keep digital records of the temples.
He wants volunteers, doctors and devotees to help with temple, healthcare and charity services.
He also suggested expanding TTD schools, hospitals and spiritual programmes.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to expedite construction of 5,000 temples and finalise their sites.
Proposals have been received for 4,192 temples across 161 constituencies in 28 districts, while 967 temples are reported completed.
Construction will prioritise SC and ST colonies, fishermen settlements, weaker sections’ colonies and general areas.
Naidu ordered restoration of 1,000 ancient temples and called for priest-training courses, temple digitisation and management planning.
He also directed expansion of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams healthcare, education, charity and spiritual programmes, including doubling hostel capacity.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and Endowments Department officials.
- What
- Officials were ordered to expedite construction of 5,000 temples, restore 1,000 ancient temples and expand related religious, healthcare, education and charity services.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, including 161 constituencies in 28 districts; additional Lord Venkateswara temples were suggested for other state capitals and countries such as Mauritius.
- When
- The directions were reported on September 2, following a review meeting and an official release issued late Tuesday.
- Why
- To expand Hindu Dharma and spirituality programmes, improve temple access and management, and widen TTD’s education, healthcare and charity services.
Key facts
- Proposed temple target
- 5,000 temples across Andhra Pradesh
- Proposals received
- 4,192 temples from 161 constituencies in 28 districts
- Temples reportedly completed
- 967
- Ancient temples for restoration
- 1,000
- Existing temples under planning
- 28,000 Endowments Department temples and 65 TTD temples
- Srivari Seva volunteers
- 11.8 lakh
- TTD educational institutions
- 33, with hostel capacity proposed to be doubled
Quotes
N Chandrababu Naidu
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
“Officials should expedite the construction of 5,000 temples across the state and finalise the sites at the earliest”
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