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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
TTD initiates trial of anti-drone surveillance system at Tirumala
In a proactive move to strengthen security around Lord Venkateswara temple, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has initiated the trial of a cutting-edge anti-drone surveillance system. The aim is to enhance aerial security and prevent unauthorised drone activity in the airspace of the temple town. The move comes in light of heightened national security concerns and recent war-like scenarios at the country's frontiers. TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu, Executive Officer J. Shyamala Rao and Additional EO Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary recently took part in a demonstration carried out by a Hyderabad-based drone manufacturing company. They urged the police and vigilance officials to examine the proposed anti-drone system and submit a report within ten days. The company is learnt to have been manufacturing anti-drone systems with Israeli technology. In light of the anti-drone system recently installed by the Central government at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the TTD officials are preparing plans to implement similar security measures in Tirumala and seek the support of the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) in this regard.
United News of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
AP: TTD Chairman displeased over improper maintenance of Palamaner Goshala
States » South Tirupati, May 21 (UNI) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Chairman B.R. Naidu on Wednesday expressed displeasure over improper maintenance and unhygienic surroundings at TTD Goshala located in Palamaner near here. Naidu, who conducted a surprise inspection at the Goshala, instructed officials to submit a detailed report on the daily operations of the Gosala within a week. Spread across 450 acres, the TTD-run Swadeshi Go Samvardhana Trust currently houses around 500 cows. During his visit, the Chairman personally offered fodder to the cows and inquired with the staff about the availability and quality of feed, drinking water, and veterinary care being provided to the cattle. UNI KNR SSP Tags: #AP: TTD Chairman displeased over improper maintenance of Palamaner Goshala
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
TTD trust Board decides to increase green cover in Tirumala to 80%, improve infrastructure
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), in a Trust Board meeting on Tuesday, adopted a series of resolutions aimed at improving infrastructure, spiritual sanctity, and environmental sustainability across the temple ecosystem at Tirumala. TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu and Executive Officer J. Syamala Rao and other members trustees attended the meeting. Briefing the media, Mr. Syamala Rao said that in line with the directives of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Trust Board has decided to launch an ambitious afforestation programme with the target of increasing Tirumala's green cover from 68.14% to 80%. The Forest Department will spearhead the initiative for which over ₹4 crore would be allocated in phases over the next three years. The TTD also sanctioned an additional ₹71 crore per annum to Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), supplementing the existing ₹60 crore support. Plans are afoot to recruit doctors, nurses, and the required paramedical staff and complete the buildings of the Oncology Wing and Sri Padmavati Children's Hospital within a stipulated time. Around 85% of these projects have been completed. Srivari Vaidya Seva To bolster healthcare services, the temple Trust Board has approved a proposal to launch 'Srivari Vaidya Seva', a volunteer programme as part of which medical professionals would be roped in to offer services to the needy. As part of reinforcing the security arrangements and protecting the temple town from aerial threats, it was resolved to espouse anti-drone technology. In a strategic move, the Trust Board approved inviting technical and financial proposals from architectural consultants to develop a comprehensive master plan for developing temples at Tiruchanoor, Amaravati, Narayanavanam, Kapilatheertham, Nagalapuram, and Vontimitta. It resolved to rename a couple of rest houses on its own, with donors failing to respond to its request to provide names after the deities in line with its spiritual heritage. New framework for licensing canteens To ensure that the devotees receive nutritious and hygienic food, it was resolved to adopt a new framework for licensing Big Canteens and Janatha Canteens existing atop the hill town. Other key decisions include developing the Sridevi and Bhudevi Sameta Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Anantavaram in Amaravati and initiating legal proceedings against the makers of the Tamil film DD Next Level for hurting the sentiments of the multitude of devotees by remixing the popular 'Govinda Namavali' of Lord Venkateswara.
NDTV
20-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Tirumala Tirupati Temple To Use Anti-Drone Technology For Security
Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has decided to use anti-drone technology in view of the threat perception to Sri Venkateswara temple, the world's richest Hindu temple. The TTD announced on Tuesday that it had decided to use anti-drone technology, keeping in mind the security aspect of the Tirumala temple. The decision was taken at the TTD Trust Board meeting presided over by Board Chairman B. R. Naidu. Flying of drones is banned around the hill shrine, but some instances of security breaches have been reported in recent months. Last month, a YouTuber from Rajasthan was arrested when he operated the drone, allegedly recording the temple and its surroundings. In a similar incident last year, a couple from Haryana were found using a drone camera along the Tirumala ghat road. In March, the TTD urged the Centre to declare a no-fly zone over the hill shrine. The TTD Chairman wrote a letter to Union Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu, requesting that Tirumala be declared a no-flying zone, keeping in mind the principles of Agama Shastra, sanctity of the temple, safety, and sentiments of the devotees. The TTD says that aerial activities on the hill disturb the sacred atmosphere around the temple. Tuesday's Board meeting gave nod for steps towards the transfer of non-religious people working in the TTD through alternative ways or by giving them the Voluntary Retirement Scheme. The temple body also decided to take legal action against the crew of the movie "DD Next Level: for remixing the Govinda Namavali, thus hurting the sentiments of the devotees. The Board decided to increase the green cover in the Tirumala hills. The board gave its nod to increase the green cover in the Tirumala hills from the existing 68.14 per cent to 80 per cent through the Forest Department as directed by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. The TTD decided to release Rs 4 crore to the Forest Department in phased manner, including Rs 1.74 crore for the year 2025-26, Rs 1.13 crore in 2026-27, and Rs 1.13 crore in 2027-28. The Board gave its approval to provide an additional Rs 71 crore per year in addition to the current Rs 60 crore financial aid provided to the SVIMS Super Specialty Hospital, which is providing better medical services to many poor and needy people in Rayalaseema. It was also decided to recruit doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff for the posts which are currently vacant in SVIMS and to complete the buildings which are under construction. The Board decided to introduce Srivari Vaidya Seva soon on the lines of Srivari Seva voluntary service, inviting experts in the medical field to offer services to the patients.
