Senior IAS officer Muddada Ravichandra, who has been appointed to take additional charge as the Executive Officer (EO) of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), arrived at Tirumala on Thursday.
He was accorded a formal welcome at Tirumala by senior TTD officials.
Officials Who Received Him
On his arrival, Muddada Ravichandra was received by:
- Venkayya Chowdary, Additional Executive Officer, TTD
- Veerabhadram, Joint Executive Officer, Tirupati
- Muralikrishna, Chief Vigilance and Security Officer (CVSO)
- Ravi, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO)
Assumption of Charge
According to official sources, Muddada Ravichandra will formally assume additional responsibilities as TTD Executive Officer on Friday morning at 10:08 am.
He is expected to oversee key administrative functions of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams during his tenure.
Significance of the Appointment
The Executive Officer plays a crucial role in the day-to-day administration of TTD, which manages the affairs of Lord Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala and several associated institutions.
The appointment comes at a time when the temple administration is focused on pilgrim management, infrastructure maintenance, and governance reforms.