TTD Meets Pulse Millers to Ensure Quality for Anna Prasadams

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) convened a meeting with pulse millers from across Andhra Pradesh on Thursday to ensure the supply of premium-quality pulses for preparing ‘anna prasadams,’ the free meals served daily to lakhs of pilgrims at its Nitya Annadanam complex. The discussions aimed to strengthen quality standards and streamline procurement processes.

The meeting, chaired by TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, was held at the Sudharma Conference Hall in the Padmavathi Guest House, Tirumala. It focused on the quality, quantity, and procurement of pulses required for the temple kitchens. Mr. Chowdary highlighted that TTD uses seven varieties of pulses, including Bengal gram, de-husked black gram, whole black gram, red gram, green gram, and groundnuts, in its daily preparation of Anna Prasadam.

Mr. Chowdary also noted TTD’s successful collaboration with the Rice Millers' Association, which has consistently ensured high-quality rice supplies over the years. He urged the pulse millers to uphold similar standards while guaranteeing timely deliveries to meet the institution's requirements. Representatives from the pulse milling industry assured their commitment to supplying high-quality pulses on a sustained basis, emphasizing that it was a service to millions of devotees.

Additionally, the Additional Executive Officer directed officials to review the existing procurement system for pulses and explore measures to enhance transparency and efficiency in the purchasing process. The meeting was attended by Deputy EO (Anna Prasadam) Rajendra, Deputy EO (Warehousing) Padmavathi, General Manager (Procurement) G. Umashankar, and representatives from various pulse mills.