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TTD Allocates Rs 119 Crore for Modernizing Education in Andhra Pradesh

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has allocated Rs 118.89 crore for the 2026-27 financial year to modernize its educational institutions, marking a significant increase from previous years' allocations. The funds, jointly provided by the SV Vidyadanam Trust and TTD, will focus on introducing digital classrooms, smart technology, and building additional infrastructure like hostels. The initiative follows directions from the state's Chief Minister to enhance student facilities and will include new courses for competitive exams and vocational training. Comprehensive plans also include upgrading medical services, especially for women's colleges, and training programs for staff.

Key Points: TTD's Rs 119 Crore Boost for Andhra Pradesh Education in 2026-27

  • Rs 118.89 crore allocation
  • Focus on tech & infrastructure
  • Skill and competitive exam courses
  • Enhanced medical services for students
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Andhra Pradesh: TTD allocates Rs. 118.89 crore to Education Department for FY 2026-27

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams allocates Rs 118.89 crore for tech upgrades, infrastructure, and skill development in its educational institutions.

"taking steps to provide modern facilities to students - Official Release"

Tirupati, March 12

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has allocated Rs.118.89 crore for the comprehensive development of its educational institutions for the financial year 2026-27.

The funds will focus on introducing modern technology, enhancing students' capabilities and providing skill development training, according to am official release.

In previous years, excluding salaries, the funds allocated for development works in the TTD Education Department in 2025-26 were Rs. 13.08 crore, Rs. 25.99 crore in 2024-25, Rs. 33.08 crore in 2023-24, Rs. 39.04 crore in 2022-23, and Rs. 24.37 crore in 2021-22.

These funds were utilised for building construction and improving infrastructure facilities.

For the current financial year 2026-27, a total of Rs. 118.89 crore has been allocated jointly by the SV Vidyadanam Trust and TTD to modernise educational institutions and provide better facilities to students.

During a recent review meeting, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, suggested taking steps to provide modern facilities to students studying in TTD educational institutions. Following these directions, TTD has allocated these funds to undertake several development works, the release stated.

With this allocation, additional classrooms and hostel accommodation will be constructed, and various development works will be taken up in schools and colleges run by TTD.

In addition, to ensure the overall development of students, sports, cultural and co-curricular activities will be encouraged. Training programmes will also be conducted for teaching and non-teaching staff. Courses aimed at preparing students for competitive examinations such as IIT, NEET, CA and CLAT will be introduced. Skill development, job-oriented and vocational courses will also be made available.

Emphasis will be laid on modern technology-based education by setting up digital classrooms, computers, smart panel boards, computer labs and virtual conference facilities. Modern CCTV cameras will also be installed in schools and colleges, and mobile medical unit services will be provided, the release stated.

Special attention will be given to providing medical services to girl students studying in Sri Padmavathi Women's Educational Institutions (SPW Junior College, SPW Degree College and Polytechnic College) by appointing the necessary medical staff.

Comprehensive plans are being prepared to further develop the TTD Education Department with modern facilities.

- ANI

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Priya S
Glad to see special attention for medical services at the women's colleges. Safety and health for girl students is so important. Hope the implementation is done properly and the funds reach the ground level without any leakage.
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Rohit P
While the allocation is impressive, I hope the focus isn't just on infrastructure. The article mentions training for teaching staff—this is critical. The best smart classrooms are useless without well-trained, motivated teachers. Quality of teaching must be the top priority.
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Anjali F
TTD using temple funds for education is a fantastic model. Dharma in action! Providing skill-based and job-oriented courses can truly change lives in the region. Jai Balaji! 🛕
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David E
Interesting to see the year-on-year allocation data. There was a spike a few years back (39 cr in 22-23) then a dip, now a massive increase. Makes you wonder about the long-term planning and sustainability. Hope this isn't just a one-time political push.
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Karthik V
The emphasis on sports and co-curricular activities is a breath of fresh air. Education is not just about books and exams. Holistic development creates confident, well-rounded individuals. Good step!

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