Darshan Through AI, VRS For Non-Hindu Staff: Key Decisions Taken At Maiden Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board Meeting

The TTD held its first board meeting under the Chairmanship of B R Naidu after its constitution. ETV Bharat highlights key decisions for devotees.

Tirumala: The newly constituted Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Board on Monday held its maiden meeting under the Chairmanship of B R Naidu and took some key decisions concerning the devotees at the revered temple in Andhra Pradesh including use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for reducing the waiting time for 'Sarva Darshan' and surrender of non-Hindu employees to the state government.

After the completion of the board meeting at Annamayya Bhavan in Tirumala, the TTD board Chief along with the EO J Syamala Rao briefed the media over the decisions.

Here are the major highlights from the presser:

Reducing Waiting Time For Darshan Through AI

The TTD board in its maiden meeting has decided that artificial intelligence will be used for reducing the waiting time for 'Sarva Darshan' at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple from the current 20-30 hours to 2-3 hrs using after taking the experts’ advice.

Surrender Of Non-Hindu Employees To Andhra Govt

In another key decision at the maiden meeting, the TTD said it has held consultations with non-Hindu employees of the board who have been offered either voluntary retirement option or will be accommodated in other government departments. It is learnt that the TTD has written to the Chandrababu Naidu government for necessary action in this regard.

Merging Srivani Trust into TTD

The TTD, at its maiden board meeting, has also decided to merge Srivani Trust accounts with the regular board account. However, the board has decided to keep the Srivani scheme intact.

Visakha Sarada Peetham Land Lease To Be Canceled

It is understood that the TTD has also decided to cancel all land leases given to the Visakha Sarada Peetham, which is believed to have violated the rules of TTD according to the Experts Committees report.

Tourism Dept Darshan Quota Done Away With

The board has also given a nod to dispense with the Tourism Corporations Darshan quota of various states after a thorough examination of the complaints regarding irregularities in the issue of tickets under this category.