Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust board on July 14 approved a series of landmark resolutions, including a rationalisation of donor privileges, the recruitment of 791 Vedic scholars, and multi-crore infrastructure pushes across Tirumala and Vontimitta.
The board approved the recruitment of 791 Vedic scholars under the ‘Veda Parayanam’ Scheme to be deployed across major temples in Andhra Pradesh for the recitation of the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvana Veda.
A revamped privilege framework for donors will come into effect to bring transparency to trust management. Privileges for existing donors will remain protected. For the Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple in Vontimitta, the board approved the allocation of 1,000 grams (1 kg) of gold from the TTD treasury to manufacture golden armours (Kavachams) for the main deities. It cleared a Rs 17.84 crore tender to build a 100- room pilgrim amenities complex at Vontimitta.
The board sanctioned Rs 6.31 crore to build permanent shelter sheds, queue complexes, and toilets near the Alwar Tank area for Slotted Sarva Darshan token holders. Additionally, Rs 2.77 crore was approved to construct a double-lane bridge to strengthen Kumaradhara and Pasupudhara dams.
