Archive · 18 Jun 2025
TTD Seeks to Rename Renigunta Airport, Expands Religious Initiatives
The TTD wants to rename the Renigunta Airport after Lord Venkateswara and has sent a proposal to the government.
They plan to redesign the airport to look like Tirumala.
They are also building a temple in Bengaluru and will get 100 electric buses to transport pilgrims.
The TTD will improve the quality of food offered in the temple.
TTD proposes renaming Renigunta Airport to Sri Venkateswara International Airport.
A formal recommendation has been sent to the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
TTD plans to build a Srivari temple in Bengaluru, pending land allotment.
100 electric buses will be provided by the Union Minister.
TTD is improving quality control in temple offerings.
- Who
- The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
- What
- TTD proposes renaming Renigunta Airport to Sri Venkateswara International Airport.
- When
- The announcement was made on Wednesday, June 18.
- Where
- Renigunta Airport, Andhra Pradesh; Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- To reflect Tirumala's divine aesthetics.
- Proposed Name
- Sri Venkateswara International Airport
- Current Airport
- Renigunta Airport
- Proposing Body
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
- Action
- Proposal sent to Ministry of Civil Aviation
- Electric Buses
- 100 promised by Union Minister
