TIRUMALA, DECEMBER 01, 2025: TTD Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal instructed the officials concerned to ensure that devotees visiting other temples of TTD receive Annaprasadam (Naivedya) that is tasty, hygienic, and of high quality, similar to the standards maintained in Tirumala temple.
The EO conducted a review meeting with officials on Monday at his chambers in the TTD Administrative Building to discuss ongoing development activities under TTD.
Speaking on the occasion, the EO directed that proper training be given to the Potu staff responsible for preparing Annaprasadams (Naivedyams) in TTD temples.
Later, he instructed officials to strengthen the processes involved in the distribution of Annaprasadam(food serving). He also asked the departments to prepare a daily report on the Annaprasadams being served at each temple under TTD.
The EO further instructed the officials to identify if any employees belonging to other faiths are still working in TTD departments and to submit a report for further action.
He also ordered a comprehensive report on the number of Veda Parayanamdars and Archakas required for historical and other temples across the country that have come under the administration of TTD.
The EO directed officials to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for every temple that has come under the purview of TTD and submit it in the next meeting.
Referring to the TTD Board’s decision to replace the designation “Potu Workers” with “Mukya Pachaka” and “Pachaka,” he instructed officials to coordinate with the State Endowments Department and complete the renaming process at the earliest.
To strengthen the Urban Development Cell within TTD, the Chief Engineer was asked to prepare an action plan with adequate staffing.
The EO also instructed officials to prepare a Calendar of Events for conducting Srinivasa Kalyanam programs in a planned manner, so that devotees receive prior information and participate in large numbers to receive the blessings of Srivaru.
He emphasised the need to focus on the expansion works of the Sri Venkateswara Temple at Venkatapalem in Amaravati.
Officials were asked to prepare a detailed action plan for the development of 25 acres, including the existing temple and proposed constructions such as Kalyana Mandapam, archaka and staff quarters, compound walls, gopurams, pushkarini, and other structures.
JEO Veerabrahmam, CV&SO Muralikrishna, FA & CAO Balaji, CE Satyanarayana, and other officials participated in the meeting.
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