Archive · 23 Jul 2026
MLA Reviews Tirupati Smart City Development Works
MLA Arani Srinivasulu visited Tirupati to check on the progress of various development projects under the Smart City Project.
He inspected a new vegetable market and discussed plans for an integrated market for mutton, fish, and vegetables.
The MLA also reviewed the status of drainage system upgrades, water supply projects, and the management of Anna canteens.
He directed officials to improve sanitation services and increase property tax collections.
The MLA urged officials to speed up the process of upgrading Tirupati to a Greater Corporation.
MLA Arani Srinivasulu inspected development works under the Smart City Project in Tirupati.
Plans for an integrated market for mutton, fish, and vegetables are pending approval.
Funding for drainage system upgrades and a second water pipeline is pending.
MLA directed improvements in sanitation services and property tax collections.
Process of upgrading Tirupati to a Greater Corporation is ongoing.
- Who
- MLA Arani Srinivasulu, Commissioner Sarada Devi, Smart City Executive Engineer Rudraraju Ravi, SE Syam Sundar, Health Officer Dr Yuva Anvesh Reddy, Collector Dr S Venkateswar
- What
- Review of development works under the Smart City Project in Tirupati.
- When
- On Wednesday.
- Where
- Tirupati, Akkarampalli.
- Why
- To inspect and review the progress of various development projects under the Smart City Project.
Development Priorities
Funding and Approval Delays
Integrated Market
Development Priorities
Setting up an integrated market for mutton, fish, and vegetables is a priority.
Funding and Approval Delays
Approval for the integrated market is pending, delaying its completion.
Drainage System Upgrade
Development Priorities
Upgrading the drainage system is crucial for addressing leakage problems.
Funding and Approval Delays
Funding for the drainage system upgrade is pending approval.
Water Supply
Development Priorities
Completing the second water pipeline is essential for continuous drinking water supply.
Funding and Approval Delays
Government clearance is needed to start work on the second pipeline.
- Integrated Market
- Proposed to be completed within six months if approved.
- Drainage System
- Rs 135 crore funds pending for construction of drainage channels.
- Water Pipeline
- Second pipeline from Puttur to Mangalam awaits government clearance.
- Anna Canteens
- Two of four canteens may be moved to Jeevakona and Auto Nagar.
- Sanitation Services
- 17 sweeping machines expected to improve cleanliness.
- Property Tax
- TTD owes Rs 136 crore in unpaid property tax since 2004.
- Greater Corporation
- Process of upgrading Tirupati to a Greater Corporation is ongoing.