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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Action plan soon to develop Tirupati as tourist hub: Tourism Minister
Tirupati district will be developed as a tourist hub and a special action plan will be formulated for the same in the coming days, said Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh. After visiting the Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala on Monday, the Minister said that a meeting would be held in Tirupati on August 7 and 8 to discuss tourism development in the district. The meeting will be attended by officials from various departments, including Tourism and Endowments. The Minister also announced that all the temples and tourist spots in Tirupati district would be connected to form a tourism circuit. He added that the Gandikota tourism project, which has been sanctioned under the Central government's Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme, is expected to be launched on August 1 by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. With the grant of industrial status to the tourism sector and the announcement of a new policy, several investors are coming forward to set up five-star hotels in Tirupati and Visakhapatnam on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode, Mr. Kandula Durgesh said, adding that efforts are being made to facilitate the establishment of these hotels. Later, the Minister announced that water sports and beach resorts will be set up along the State's coastline. Efforts are under way to launch a cruise service between Visakhapatnam and Chennai, and to introduce seaplanes on a full scale. The Rishikonda Palace will be developed to serve the needs of the public, he added.
New Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
TTD-Endowments Department meeting resolves key issues
TIRUMALA: The joint meeting of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and the Endowments Department held at Tirumala on Saturday discussed various long-pending issues and took several key decisions. The meeting was chaired by Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy along with TTD Chairman BR Naidu, Executive Officer J Syamala Rao and Endowments Secretary Vinay Chand. Several issues pending between the Endowments Department and TTD were reviewed at length. Speaking after the meeting, Ramanarayana Reddy said that the discussions were fruitful and that solutions had been found to several issues. Some of the major decisions included a Rs 3,000 monthly unemployment allowance to 590 unemployed Vedic pandits and the cooperation of TTD for laying a second road to Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada. The board meeting also discussed other major issues such as filling 192 posts in TTD-run colleges and the release of Rs 147 crore for the renovation of various temples. The presence of non-Hindus in TTD institutions and recent statements by Union Minister of State Bandi Sanjay that 1,000 employees belonging to other religions were working in TTD institutions across the country also came up for discussion. Further, discussions were held on the release of Rs 147 crore funds from TTD for temples under reconstruction. The meeting deliberated on allocating a percentage of the income of temples to the Endowments Department as per Endowment Act-9 and the proposal to allocate nine percent of the Common Good Fund to the department. With regard to the announcement of new trust boards to temples, the Minister said that the exercise would be completed by the end of August. 'All the 1,010 temples will soon get new Trust Boards. In fact, the government is ready to announce the new committees to all the said temples. But because of some political and legal hurdles, the government is waiting for some time,' he said. 'Even today, some of the Trust Boards appointed by the previous government are functioning. Some of the Chairmans are still continuing while their Trust Board members submitted resignations. As there is possibility of those still continuing in their posts approaching court, the government is waiting to announce the new committees to temples once the tenure of existing boards expires so as to avoid legal hurdles,' Anam said.
The Hindu
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
A.P. Endowments Minister discusses TTD staff issues with Trust Board
A joint review meeting of the Endowments Department and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) held in Tirumala on Saturday discussed issues related to employees of various departments, archakas and retired personnel and improving service standards for pilgrims. The meeting was organised following Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's directive to resolve the long-pending institutional issues through a unified approach. Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu, Executive Officer J. Shyamala Rao and Endowments Secretary Vinay Chand took part in the discussions. Mr. Ramanarayana Reddy told the media that the deliberations of the meeting would be brought to the notice of the State government, and appropriate action would be initiated. Efforts are on to ensure improvements in darshan facilities and the quality of prasadams. These upgrades have already been implemented in 161 major temples across the State, besides ensuring that only religious activities are encouraged on the temple premises. The Endowments Minister said that renovation works had been sanctioned for over 200 temples, utilising the Common Good Fund (CGF), and that the dhoopa deepa naivedyams would be resumed in over 300 temples. Prominent among others present include TTD Additional EO Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, Endowments Commissioner Ramchandra Mohan, JEO Veerabrahmam and the senior officials from both the departments.
Hans India
22-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Govt to restore old, historical temples
Hyderabad: The Endowments Department is contemplating to find out old and historical temples in dilapidated state in Telangana and develop them with the public participation besides providing funds. Soon a committee of officers will be formed to identify and list out the temples. According to sources, the government aims to bring back the past glory of the old and historical temples and open it for the devotees. A senior official said that soon the government will be appointing a committee of officials from Endowments, Revenue and Municipal Administration departments. The committee is likely to be headed by the Endowments Principal Secretary Shailaja Ramaiyyar, said the official. The committee will find and list out the old and historical temples in dilapidated condition and submit it to the government for further action. The official said that the committee would suggest how far the government can support the renovation. Giving an example, the official said that if the temple is in a remote area in some district, the government will ensure a road is laid through the Panchayat Raj department. Similarly, if the structure of the temple is not in proper state, the government would take up renovation with the help of Roads and Buildings Department. The official further said that the government would also take up support from the corporate companies to take up restoration of the old temples. The temple's history, traditions and others would be narrated to devotees, which also helps in increasing the tourist inflows, the official said. The official said that idea came up with the recent development in which villagers came together and collected over Rs 3 crore to restore a 11th century temple lying in neglect for several years. The temple is located in Atmakur in Warangal district and it is the 'Panchakuta Shivalayam'. The locals said that the temple is known for couples desiring a child visit here and their wish is granted. There was some effort in restoration of temples in the past as the government formed a committee of Heritage and Archaeology departments to examine all the 'protected Endowment temples' with a view to chalk out suitable restoration and conservation plans. The Director of Endowments department had also written a letter to the government stating that there were a number of temples that are archaeologically and historically important and some of them are in a dilapidated condition, which require immediate renovation and reconstruction. The official said that there were many philanthropists who wish to support their part in restoration of the temples and if the government comes forward with a list many such temples can be restored, the official said.
Saba Yemen
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Mahweet Executive Offices commemorate al-Wilayah, emphasize loyalty
Mahweet – Saba: Various executive offices in Mahweet governorate, including the governorate Diwan, Endowments, Lands, Transportation, Media, Tourism, Elections Committee, Cleanliness Fund, and Road Executive Unit, on Monday organized a speech event to commemorate the Day of al-Wilayah. Dhamar undersecretary Abdulsalam al-Dhamari stressed the importance of drawing lessons from Imam Ali's life as a model of faith, justice, and sacrifice. He attributed the nation's current defeat and submission to its abandonment of the principle of al-Wilayah, asserting that salvation and glory depend on returning to this righteous path through strengthening connection to God, His Messenger, Imam Ali, and the beacons of guidance. This adherence, he stated, empowers the nation to confront enemies and achieve victory, especially for the Palestinian cause. Governor's Office Director Mohammed Ezz El-Din added that the normalization efforts by some Arab regimes stem from their departure from the principle of al-Wilayah, leading them to align with the Zionist-American project hostile to Islam. He concluded that the commemoration affirms faith-based identity and renews loyalty to divine guidance. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
