Overview
- The TTD Board approved the deployment of anti-drone technology to strengthen security at the Tirumala temple, citing recent aerial security breaches.
- A phased plan to increase green cover in the Tirumala Hills from 68% to 80% was approved, with a ₹4 crore allocation over three years.
- The board decided to transfer non-Hindu employees through alternative arrangements or voluntary retirement to align temple operations with Hindu traditions.
- An additional ₹71 crore annual funding was sanctioned for SVIMS to improve healthcare services for poor pilgrims, alongside plans to fill key medical staff vacancies.
- Comprehensive master plans for multiple temple sites and upgrades to pilgrimage areas like Akashaganga and Papavinasanam were greenlit to enhance infrastructure and spiritual ambiance.