TTD going to appoint 447 priests

Thirumala December 21 : Tirumala Thirupathi Devasthanam has been going to appoint 447 priests in temple very soon. Here comes the news that, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) board on Tuesday sanctioned Rs. 10 crore for various development works in the temple town of Tirupati. TTD will spend the money as part of Tirupati smart city programme.

The TTD trust board met here and took several decisions including appointment of priests. The trust will hand over the money to the Tirupati Urban Development Authority for electrification and beautification of the 200 feet road from Renigunta Junction to Kalur.

The board discussed the proposal to create 447 posts of priests and 'Paricharakas' in temples and sub-temples. It will send the proposal to the Endowment departments for clearance.

It also took decision on the long-pending demand of hike in the salary of 150 'consolidated' drivers. It has increased the salary from Rs 15,189 to Rs 24,500. The contract period of 176 'Potu' workers was also extended by one year.