1,600 tonnes of dry fodder reached the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Sunday, destined for its various cow shelters. The substantial donation, collected by two non-governmental organizations, Nehru Foundation and Srinivasa Seva Trust, will sustain the nearly 3,000 animals housed at TTD's dairy farms.
The fodder is slated for distribution across several TTD facilities, including those in Tirupati, Tirumala, Palamaner, and Kamalayyagaripalle. These locations currently shelter a population of 2,974 cows, bulls, and calves.
TTD's Additional Executive Officer, Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, accepted the donation. He lauded the NGOs' contribution, framing their commitment to 'cow protection and dairy development' as an exemplar for the wider community. The organizations' efforts signify a considerable allocation of resources toward maintaining the well-being of the TTD's bovine inhabitants.