Top Priority to Hygiene and Sanitation inTirumala

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is giving top priority to the health, sanitation, and environmental protection for the devotees visiting Tirumala.

With an average daily footfall ranging from 80,000 to 1 lakh pilgrims, sanitation management is being efficiently carried out across an area of approximately 4.5 square kilometers.

Sanitation Management System

To improve sanitation, Tirumala has been divided into three zones and seven wards. As a part of environmental protection measures, plastic usage has been completely banned. Additionally, D&O trade licenses are strictly regulated, and “No Stock – No Godown” licenses are being issued. 

In Ward-1, which covers the Srivari Temple surroundings, sanitation works are carried out directly by departmental staff, while in Wards 2 to 7, sanitation operations are handled by three contracted agencies.

Efficient Waste Collection

To ensure effective waste management:

9 tipper vehicles are deployed

Around 45 trips are made daily

Waste is collected from approximately 3,056 bins. Vehicles collectively travel about 400 km every day.

Waste Management Statistics for 2025

Biodegradable Waste: 

16,689.04 Metric Tons.

Non-Biodegradable Waste: 8,221.97 Metric Tons.

Total Waste: 24,911.01 Metric Tons.

Toilet Facilities

Extensive toilet facilities have been provided ward-wise for the convenience of devotees:

Permanent Toilet Blocks: 210

Institutional Toilets: 130

Temporary Toilets: 14

Total Toilet Blocks: 354

Drinking Water Supply through Mobile Units

To address the high demand during peak hours, drinking water is being supplied through mobile water tanks by Srivari Sevaks at various crowded locations. With the onset of summer, this initiative ensures that devotees receive drinking water directly without inconvenience.

Monitoring of Water and Food Quality

The TTD Water and Food Analysis Laboratory, established in 1981 and currently accredited by NABL, rigorously tests the quality of food and water supplied to devotees.

Daily testing of ingredients used in Laddu and Annaprasadam preparation.

Around 20 water samples tested daily.

1,000–1,200 samples tested monthly.

Advanced equipment like HPLC and GC used for ghee quality testing.

New advanced Food Laboratory

A state-of-the-art food laboratory has recently been established at a cost of Rs.19.75 crore with support from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The facility is equipped with advanced technologies such as:

LC-MS/MS

GC-MS/MS

ICP-MS/MS

Devotees Express Satisfaction

Devotees have expressed satisfaction with the high standards of sanitation services provided by the TTD Health Department. Continuous waste collection, clean maintenance of toilets, and overall hygiene management unmatched elsewhere in the country have been widely appreciated.

Despite the heavy influx of pilgrims, TTD is efficiently managing sanitation, waste disposal, toilet facilities, and food safety, ensuring a clean, safe, and healthy environment for all devotees.