TIRUMALA: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Board chairman Kanumuri Bapiraju, along with joint executive officer KS Srinivasa Raju, inspected the facilities available to pilgrims at the Central Reception Office (CRO) here on Sunday.He also inspected the queue lines and interacted with devotees waiting for their turn for darshan of the Lord.Speaking to mediapersons, Bapiraju said the TTD was always keen on creating amenities to pilgrims from within and outside the country.“We have focused now on renovating the existing cottages and work on two blocks has been taken up in the first phase which is likely to be completed by March next.We are also in talks with L&T, Nagarjuna Constructions to renovate six other blocks on ‘no profit, no loss’ basis.We will hold a meeting with them after the annual Brahmotsavams.’’ With pilgrims having to wait in queuelines even to get accommodation during peak times, the chairman directed officials to offer them milk, coffee, buttermilk or tea as per their choice.“The TTD officials and staff are doing a commendable job.I am one of them and I want to make use of this opportunity to serve pilgrims.Our top-most priority is to provide hassle-free accommodation and darshan, and a comfortable and memorable stay on Tirumala,” he said.Chief vigilance & security officer MK Singh accompanied chairman on his inspection visit.
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