CM Chandrababu Naidu congratulates TTD on near 90% forest cover in Tirumala hills
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu praised the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for achieving 89.40% forest cover in Tirumala. This accomplishment is attributed to ongoing conservation efforts aimed at protecting forest wealth and restoring native species. Naidu emphasized the importance of preserving nature in accordance with Indian traditions.
- ▪TTD achieved 89.40% forest cover in Tirumala through conservation measures.
- ▪The forest department has been protecting the Seshachalam Hills since 1980.
- ▪A native plantation drive is underway to replace exotic Acacia plantations.
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Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday (May 18, 2026) congratulated the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on achieving 89.40% forest cover in Tirumala through sustained conservation measures aimed at protecting forest wealth and restoring native species in the Seshachalam Hills.He said in a message on ‘X’ that Indian traditions regard nature as sacred, and that protecting forests and wildlife was nothing but serving the divine. He appreciated the TTD’s efforts, saying it would help preserve a greener and healthier Tirumala for future generations.Congratulations to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams on achieving 89.4% forest cover in Tirumala through sustained conservation measures aimed at protecting forest wealth and restoring native species in the Seshachalam Hills.Our traditions…
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