TTD Approves 5,456 Crore Budget Focusing on Education, Pilgrim Services, and Infrastructure

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) approved a 5,456.26 crore budget for the 2026-27 financial year, emphasizing pilgrim services, education, infrastructure, and security. Key allocations include 118.89 crore for upgrading educational institutions, a pilot digital payment scheme for pilgrims, and a proposed 100-120 crore donation from Reliance Industries for a new Annaprasadam complex. Revenue sources include hundi collections, prasadams sales, and darshan fees, while major expenditures cover human resources, materials, and temple maintenance.