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TTD Seeks to Rename Renigunta Airport Sri Venkateswara International Airport

The board sent its proposal to the civil aviation ministry as part of efforts to strengthen the pilgrimage experience.

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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has proposed renaming Renigunta airport as Sri Venkateswara International Airport.
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Overview

  • TTD has formally proposed renaming Renigunta airport to Sri Venkateswara International Airport.
  • The temple board approved plans to build a Srivari temple in Bengaluru, pending land allotment by the Karnataka government.
  • In collaboration with the Ministry of Heavy Industries, TTD will receive 100 electric buses for sustainable pilgrim transport at Tirupati and Tirumala.
  • TTD will lease about 30 acres in Tirupati to establish a CSIR laboratory for testing the quality of ghee, water and food used in temple offerings.
  • The temple body will roll out spiritual and ethical education programs, including Sadgamaya for students and Saubhagyam for women, to broaden its community outreach.