Overview
- Officials announced a unified procurement policy and a fully portal-driven purchasing system to boost transparency and curb human intervention.
- Technology rollouts include an AI-powered command control centre, QR code-based footwear counters, and active feedback channels via WhatsApp, IVRS and calls.
- Infrastructure commitments span ₹92 crore for works at Srivari temples in Venkatapalem and Amaravati targeted within two years, a ₹102 crore fifth Pilgrim Amenities Complex in Tirumala, and an integrated township at Alipiri.
- Welfare funding covers ₹130 crore to upgrade educational institutions and ₹48 crore to complete the Sri Padmavati Institute of Children’s Heart Care Centre, alongside nearly two lakh free meals provided daily.
- TTD outlined a nationwide temple outreach with preparations to begin construction in Navi Mumbai, Belagavi, Guwahati, Patna and Coimbatore, and adopted a 10-year green plan for forest cover, biodiversity restoration, herbal gardens and teak cultivation.