Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Andhra Pradesh Fulfills 98% of Endowments Promises
The Andhra Pradesh government has kept almost all of its promises about temples.
They opened a new office in Kurnool and are taking care of temples by following old traditions and protecting their buildings.
The government is also giving money to people who work in temples, like priests and scholars.
They are feeding cows in temples and giving money for food offerings.
Soon, they will start hiring new people for the temple department.
Special focus is being given to the development of Krishnapatnam temples, with efforts to protect temple assets and improve facilities for devotees.
The government has increased land compensation for temples and prevented the diversion of temple funds.
Road construction and development works are also being undertaken in the area.
Andhra Pradesh has fulfilled 98% of its election promises related to endowments.
A new administrative office complex was inaugurated in Kurnool at a cost of ₹4.25 crore.
The government is protecting temple structures and conducting festivals as per Vedic traditions.
Monthly wages and assistance are being provided to archakas, Vedic scholars, and Nayee Brahmins.
Recruitment notifications have been issued for the endowments department.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Anam Ramnarayana Reddy and Sarvepalli MLA Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy
- What
- Inaugurated a new administrative office complex, announced the fulfillment of 98% of endowments promises, and ensured the development of Krishnapatnam temples
- When
- Saturday and Sunday (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Kurnool and Krishnapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To improve temple management, fulfill election promises, and develop temple infrastructure
Government
Opposition
Temple Development
Government
The government is focused on the development of Krishnapatnam temples, protecting temple assets, and improving facilities for devotees.
Opposition
No opposing view mentioned.
Land Compensation
Government
The government increased land acquisition compensation for temples from Rs 3 lakh per acre to between Rs 7 lakh and Rs 7.75 lakh per acre.
Opposition
No opposing view mentioned.
Fund Utilization
Government
The government intervened to prevent the diversion of temple funds to the Common Good Fund and ensured the amount was returned.
Opposition
No opposing view mentioned.
- Percentage of promises fulfilled
- 98%
- Cost of new office complex
- ₹4.25 crore
- Monthly wage for archakas
- ₹15,000
- Honorarium for Vedic scholars
- ₹3,000
- Assistance to Nayee Brahmins
- ₹25,000
- Monthly amount for temple rituals
- ₹10,000
- Number of cows maintained
- 3,700
- Number of temples with cows
- 20
- Bank deposits of Krishnapatnam temples
- ₹60 crore
- Gold deposits of Krishnapatnam temples
- 53 kg
- Development works cost
- ₹2.50 crore
- Road construction sanctioned
- ₹11.45 crore
- Muthukur–Mamidipudi road rebuilding cost
- ₹2.16 crore
- Adani Foundation development works
- ₹5 crore
Sources
98% Of Endowments Promises Fulfilled: Anam
Nellore ZP Seeks Retention Of Kaluvoyi, Rapur And Saidapuram mandals
Somireddy Assures Special Focus on Krishnapatnam Temples’ Development
Bharath Outlines Roadmap For Kurnool’s All-Round Development
Anam Urges Villagers to Utilise PM Surya Ghar Scheme
