Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Naidu Plans World-Class Spiritual Development for Tirumala, Tirupati
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu wants Tirumala and Tirupati to become world-class spiritual centres.
He said pilgrims should be able to visit the temple smoothly and without difficulty.
The government plans better roads, parking and a skywalk between the railway station and bus stand.
Tirupati could also host a major religious festival and become a place for weddings.
These changes are expected to create more opportunities for local businesses and services.
Officials want the temple towns to use more solar and wind power.
They also plan to reduce waste and use resources again.
Medical services may be improved by connecting several hospitals and institutes.
The government also said information about temple assets is available online for transparency.
Nara Chandrababu Naidu said hassle-free darshan for every pilgrim would remain the government’s top priority.
The government plans expanded infrastructure, including a railway station–bus stand skywalk, multi-level parking and improved highway connectivity.
Tirupati may host Srivari Brahmotsavams and be promoted as a wedding and economic-services destination.
Authorities aim to make Tirumala and Tirupati environmentally sustainable through solar power, wind energy, battery storage and zero-waste systems.
Housing sites for 5,192 Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams employees and stronger medical coordination are also planned.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and the state government.
- What
- Plans were outlined to expand facilities and infrastructure and develop Tirumala and Tirupati as world-class spiritual and service destinations.
- When
- Naidu discussed the plans with the media on Wednesday.
- Where
- Tirumala and Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To provide hassle-free pilgrim services, strengthen the local economy, improve sustainability and preserve the towns’ spiritual and cultural importance.
- Pilgrim priority
- Hassle-free darshan for every pilgrim.
- Parking plan
- A multi-level parking facility is planned on 50 acres recently acquired by the government.
- Skywalk proposal
- A skywalk connecting the railway station and bus stand is proposed with central assistance.
- Employee housing
- House sites are planned for 5,192 Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams employees at an estimated cost of Rs 230 crore.
- Court complex
- A court complex is being developed in Tirupati at a cost of Rs 90 crore.
- Electricity balance
- The temple administration generates about one crore units of electricity and consumes nearly 10 crore units.
- Temple age
- The Tirumala temple was described as 2,300 years old.