Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday (March 21) underscored the need for transforming the temples under the aegis of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) into state-of-the-art spiritual centres, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology to enhance the pilgrim experience.
Reviewing the operations of the Artificial Intelligence-enabled Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) at the Vaikuntham Queue Complex, the Chief Minister emphasised the importance of proactive governance in ensuring a seamless and hassle-free pilgrimage. He directed the officials to further strengthen systems capable of anticipating potential inconveniences to devotees and addressing them in real time.
Mr. Naidu stressed that the Command and Control Centre should monitor every stage of a pilgrim’s journey — from entry into queue lines to the completion of darshan and departure — ensuring the highest standards of service delivery. He also called for the deployment of advanced surveillance infrastructure, including high-resolution CCTV cameras and facial recognition systems, to safeguard the sanctity of Tirumala and prevent any activities that could undermine its spiritual ambience. Officials informed him that such systems are already in vogue and further efforts will be made to secure the latest gadgets with improved technology.
