Vacancies in key TTD positions raise concerns over administrative efficiency
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is facing administrative challenges due to long-standing vacancies in key leadership positions. Frequent turnover and the use of 'in-charge' officials have raised concerns about the efficiency of the organization's operations.
Why it matters
As a major religious institution, the administrative stability of the TTD is vital for the management of pilgrimage services and temple assets.
Several nominated and administrative positions, which have reportedly remained vacant for long in crucial departments of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), have likely impacted its functioning.
After taking over the reins of the State, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had announced the initiation of administrative reforms at the TTD, however, the reality has been different.
The position of Joint Executive Officer (Tirupati) has remained vacant following the transfer of V. Veerabrahmam. It is currently being held by Joint EO (Health and Education) A. Sharath, a retired bureaucrat.
Similarly, Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel (SVBC), the TTD’s visual media arm, has been without a head for long. Over the past two years, the SVBC has been headed by an ‘in-charge CEO’, with four individuals taking on this role — the then JEO V. Veerabrahmam, the TTD Forest Officer D. Phanikumar Naidu, Audit Officer Venkateswara Rao, and currently the JEO A. Sharath.
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