TIRUMALA, DECEMBER 20, 2024: In alignment with the “Swarna Andhra Vision 2047”, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced the initiation of “Tirumala Vision 2047”, a strategic initiative focused on planned development, environmental management, and heritage conservation in Tirumala. To advance this objective, TTD has floated a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting reputed agencies to contribute to this transformative plan.
TTD Board’s Decision
The TTD Board, in its recent meeting, approved the initiative to focus on planned development, environmental management, and heritage conservation.
Chief Minister’s Vision
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has emphasized the need to balance traditional aesthetics with modern functionality in Tirumala’s development. He has called for pilgrim facilities and accommodations that respect Tirumala’s spiritual sanctity and cultural heritage while ensuring simplicity, elegance, and sustainability.
Goals of the Vision Document
The Vision Document 2047 will outline strategies for sustainable growth that respect Tirumala’s religious sanctity while incorporating modern urban planning principles. By prioritizing design excellence, heritage conservation, and ecological responsibility, TTD seeks to transform Tirumala into a globally recognized model of spiritual and sustainable development.
Inviting proposals from Consultants
To realize the objectives of “Tirumala Vision 2047”, TTD has invited proposals from agencies with expertise in urban planning, architecture, heritage conservation, and environmental management. The scope of work includes:
1. Preparing a long-term strategy for Tirumala’s development.
2. Revising the Zonal Development Plan to address current and future needs.
3. Formulating design strategies to enhance pilgrim facilities while preserving Tirumala’s cultural ethos.
4. Proposing actionable plans for priority infrastructure projects.
Timeline for proposals
Interested agencies are required to submit their proposals within three weeks. Agencies must demonstrate prior experience in similar large-scale urban planning and infrastructure projects.
Planning Objectives
The objectives includes transformative step that combines heritage conservation, environmental management, and modern urban planning. It aims to enhance the pilgrim experience while preserving Tirumala’s spiritual and cultural sanctity for future generations.