Muddada Ravichandra appointed head of TTD Specified Authority, vows better pilgrim services

Muddada Ravichandra, the executive officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, took charge as chairman of the newly created TTD Specified Authority on Friday. The oath was administered by Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary at the golden gateway of the Srivari Temple in Tirumala. After the ceremony, Ravichandra thanked the state government and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for the confidence placed in him. He said his first task will be to upgrade facilities for devotees, ensuring smoother darshan and better services at all 64 temples under TTD’s care. He also highlighted plans to raise the standard of education in TTD‑run schools, focusing on overall student development and future‑ready skills. Strengthening healthcare was another priority; he promised modern equipment and improved services at the hospitals run by the board. Ravichandra affirmed that TTD will continue expanding pilgrim welfare, education and health initiatives while maintaining its core religious activities. ## Context The Specified Authority is a new governing body meant to streamline decision‑making for the large pilgrimage complex, which hosts millions of visitors each year and runs a network of temples, schools and hospitals.