Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Naidu Calls for Net-Zero, Zero-Waste Tirumala Development Model
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu wants Tirumala and Tirupati to become cleaner and more environmentally friendly pilgrimage places.
He suggested using solar and wind energy instead of relying as much on other electricity sources.
Solar panels could be placed on all buildings run by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
The plan also aims to reduce waste by reusing materials in a circular economy.
More trees, including medicinal plants, would be planted.
Water flowing from the hills would be saved to help refill groundwater.
Tirupati could also receive better parking, transport links and a skywalk between the railway station and bus stand.
The plans include improved food, medical and temple services for pilgrims and local communities.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu called for developing Tirumala and Tirupati as net-zero and zero-waste pilgrimage centres.
He proposed using solar and wind power, battery storage, solar panels on TTD buildings and expanded tree planting.
Naidu said 89.5 per cent of Tirumala had green cover and urged stronger water conservation across the seven hills.
Plans include a Tirupati railway station-bus stand skywalk, multi-storey parking and improved highway connectivity.
The government also outlined housing support for 5,192 TTD employees, expanded medical coordination and wider temple development.
- Who
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and officials of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
- What
- A plan to develop Tirumala and Tirupati as environmentally sustainable, net-zero and zero-waste pilgrimage centres, alongside expanded infrastructure and services.
- When
- The review was held on Wednesday; several water and infrastructure measures were described as planned for next year.
- Where
- Tirumala and Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, including TTD facilities and surrounding water projects.
- Why
- To protect the region’s environment, traditions and culture while improving pilgrimage facilities, services and economic activity.
- Green cover
- Naidu said 89.5 per cent of Tirumala was under green cover.
- Electricity generation
- TTD currently generates around one crore units of electricity while consuming nearly 10 crore units, according to Naidu.
- Energy proposal
- Solar and wind power with battery storage, including solar panels on TTD buildings.
- Waste policy
- TTD waste would be directed into a circular economy under a proposed zero-waste system.
- Employee housing
- House sites and basic infrastructure are planned for 5,192 TTD employees at a cost of Rs 230 crore.
- Annaprasadam Trust
- The SV Annaprasadam Trust has a corpus of Rs 3,165 crore.
- Volunteer network
- More than 12 lakh people have registered as Srivari Sevaks.