NE NEWS SERVICE
HYDERABAD, FEB 18
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board on Thursday has decided to shut private eateries and restaurants in Tirumala. However, the owners of hotels and fast food centres will be issued licences to do other business on the hill shrine as an alternative arrangement for their sustenance.
The TTD announced that Anna Prasadam outlets will be expanded to provide free food for all devotees.
According to TTD Chairman YV Subba Reddy, Anna Prasadam outlets and kiosks will be set up at all major junctions atop Tirumala to ensure easy availability of food free of cost.
“After setting up free Anna Prasadam outlets at all vital points in Tirumala, we will cancel licences to private eateries. From common devotees to VIPs, everyone will be served free food (Srivari Prasadam) prepared in the TTD kitchen,” Subba Reddy said.
