Tirupati’s ₹3,222 Crore Leap Into World-Class Pilgrimage

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth ₹3,222 crore in Tirupati on 12 October 2026, aimed at transforming the city into a world-class spiritual destination.

The projects, being undertaken through the Tirupati Urban Development Authority and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), include an integrated pilgrim township at Alipiri worth ₹2,750 crore, a multi-level parking complex costing ₹311 crore, and master plan roads worth ₹242 crore. The township will provide accommodation, food, transport, rest facilities and digital information centres for pilgrims visiting Tirumala. An integrated transport terminal is also planned as part of the development programme.

The initiative aims to strengthen Tirupati’s infrastructure by improving pilgrim amenities, transport connectivity, accommodation and essential services, catering to domestic and international visitors.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.