Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu Orders Construction of 5,000 Temples in Two Years

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed state officials to construct 5,000 temples across the region within the next two years, utilizing funds from the Srivani Trust. During a review meeting of the Endowments Department held in Vijayawada, Naidu emphasized the need for a comprehensive temple town development plan to enhance spiritual tourism and manage increasing devotee footfall. The initiative includes creating master plans for 22 major temples, with standardized design models to be used initially as pilot projects. A state-level committee will be formed to monitor the construction progress. Additionally, the Chief Minister instructed officials to improve accommodation facilities and replicate crowd management practices successfully implemented by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. To modernize services, Naidu called for the introduction of WhatsApp-based assistance, dedicated websites, and online dashboards for all major temples. This directive follows significant visitor numbers recorded at key religious sites like Srisailam and Kanaka Durga during the 2025-26 period, highlighting the growing importance of religious infrastructure in the state's development strategy.