Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Naidu Unveils Technology-Driven Pilgrim Facilities and Insurance Plans
N Chandrababu Naidu opened several new facilities for visitors to Tirumala.
A new centre lets pilgrims learn about temple rituals using virtual reality and 3D technology.
The Sri Venkateswara Museum was renovated to explain Tirumala’s history and traditions more clearly.
It includes displays of ornaments, artefacts and an AI-generated presentation.
Thirty-two electric buses will help transport pilgrims.
Naidu said every pilgrim would eventually receive insurance coverage through an Aadhaar-based system.
Families could receive Rs 2 lakh if a pilgrim dies in Tirumala.
He also announced plans for 5,000 more Sri Venkateswara temples.
Officials said Tirumala’s technology upgrades should preserve its spiritual and natural character.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a Pilgrims’ Experience Centre, a renovated Sri Venkateswara Museum and 32 electric buses in Tirumala.
The experience centre uses 3D technology and virtual reality to show rituals, pujas and important Tirumala locations.
The renovated museum, developed by TCS Trust at a cost of Rs 104 crore, displays historical artefacts, ornament replicas and AI-generated presentations.
Naidu announced plans for Aadhaar-based insurance coverage for every pilgrim, including Rs 2 lakh assistance in the event of a death in Tirumala.
He also outlined plans to build 5,000 Sri Venkateswara temples across Andhra Pradesh and consider overseas proposals in Mauritius and New Zealand.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and supporting organisations including TCS Trust, Reliance Foundation and Bharat Biotech.
- What
- New technology-enabled pilgrim facilities, a renovated museum, electric buses and proposed pilgrim insurance were launched or announced.
- When
- The inaugurations took place on Wednesday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Where
- Tirumala, at the Tirumala hill shrine in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The initiatives are intended to improve pilgrim convenience while preserving Tirumala’s spiritual character and green cover.
- Green cover
- The article says 89.5 percent of the hill shrine area is covered by greenery.
- New buses
- Thirty-two electric buses were introduced for pilgrim transportation.
- Museum cost
- The renovated Sri Venkateswara Museum was developed by TCS Trust at a cost of Rs 104 crore.
- Insurance assistance
- The proposed scheme would provide Rs 2 lakh in financial assistance if a pilgrim dies in Tirumala.
- Insurance system
- TTD plans an Aadhaar-based online insurance system in association with LIC.
- Temple plan
- The government plans to construct 5,000 Sri Venkateswara temples across the state through the Srivani Trust.
- Overseas proposals
- Temple proposals from Mauritius and New Zealand are under examination.