Archive · 16 Nov 2025
TTD EO Directs Acceleration of Temple Construction and Service Enhancements
The boss of the Tirumala temple organization, Anil Kumar Singhal, had a meeting to make things better for people who visit the temples.
He told his team to build new temples in different states faster.
He also wants to make it easier for visitors in Tirumala by adding more signs so they don't get lost.
They will also add more free buses to help people get around.
The temples and places where employees live will be cleaned up and have security cameras installed.
The organization will also check how they manage their land and buildings.
Lastly, they will stop private car drivers from charging too much money to take people to a special starting point for a walk called Srivari Mettu.
All these changes are to help people have a better and smoother visit.
TTD Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal ordered officials to accelerate the construction of all Srivari temples in various states.
Directives were issued to improve signboards in Tirumala for better devotee navigation and to increase the number of free bus services.
Emphasis was placed on enhancing cleanliness, including solid waste removal, and improving the maintenance of employee quarters with CCTV installation.
Engineering teams are tasked with creating a master database of TTD lands nationwide and reporting on Kalyana Mandapam management.
Vigilance and security officials are to address complaints of private vehicle drivers overcharging devotees for transport to Srivari Mettu.
- Who
- TTD Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal and TTD officials
- What
- Reviewed and directed improvements in Srivari temple construction across states, enhancement of facilities for devotees in Tirumala (including signboards, free buses, cleanliness), and addressed issues like overcharging by private drivers and management of TTD lands and Kalyana Mandapams.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Tirumala and Tirupati, with directives concerning temples in various states and agency areas.
- Why
- To expedite construction projects, improve devotee experiences, streamline services, strengthen infrastructure, and ensure better administrative efficiency.
Proposed Actions
Existing Conditions
Temple Construction
Proposed Actions
Urgent acceleration of construction works for all Srivari temples in various states, including land acquisition and correspondence with state Chief Secretaries.
Existing Conditions
Construction projects are ongoing but require expedited progress.
Devotee Navigation
Proposed Actions
Improvement and enhancement of signboards for better navigation and easier identification of key locations in Tirumala.
Existing Conditions
Current signboards may not be adequate for easy navigation.
Transportation Services
Proposed Actions
Increase in the number of free bus services within Tirumala for prompt and convenient devotee transport.
Existing Conditions
Existing free bus services may be insufficient to meet demand.
Private Vehicle Pricing
Proposed Actions
Vigilance and security officials to act against private vehicle drivers overcharging devotees for rides to Srivari Mettu.
Existing Conditions
Complaints received about private vehicle drivers charging high prices.
- Organization
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
- Key Official
- Anil Kumar Singhal, TTD Executive Officer
- Meeting Focus
- Review of temple construction, devotee facilities, and administrative matters
- Meeting Location
- TTD administrative building, Tirupati
- Meeting Day
- Saturday
- Key Directives
- Speed up temple construction, improve signboards, increase free buses, enhance cleanliness, manage TTD lands, and regulate private vehicle fares.
