Tirupati, 28 April 2026 – TTD Joint Executive Officer (Health & Education) Dr. A. Sharath conducted an on‑site‑inspection of the old Sri Venkateswara (SV) High School building in Tirupati on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, along with TTD estate, engineering, and education‑officials. The building, which housed SV High School until 2006, was handed over to the Police Department in 2010, and though the District SP‑office has since moved to a new building, the police canteen and welfare‑section are still functional there. Responding to recent devotee‑complaints, TTD Executive Officer Sri M. Ravichandra has directed a review of the building for possible re‑recapture and re‑launch of the educational‑unit, and Dr. Sharath has now instructed officials to take concrete steps toward reclaiming, cleaning, and renovating the structure.
History and current status of the building
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SV High School – legacy and handing‑over
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The old SV High School building in Tirupati, with a history of around 150 years, used to accommodate TTD‑run Sri Venkateswara High School until 2006, after which the school‑functions were shifted or reorganised.
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In 2010, the building was handed over to the Police Department, which initially used it for District SP‑office and related policing‑services.
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Present‑use: Police canteen and welfare
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Though the District SP‑office has moved to a new premises, the old SV‑building presently houses the police canteen and welfare‑section, which continue operations from the same campus.
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This partial‑occupation has raised questions about under‑utilisation of heritage‑educational‑space, prompting devotees to request TTD to reclaim the building for educational‑purpose.
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Why devotees complained and EO decided to review
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Devotee‑complaints and public sentiment
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Local devotees and alumni‑groups argue that a historic‑school‑building associated with TTD‑education should not be used only for administrative‑and‑support‑functions but should instead be redevoted to educational‑and‑community‑service.
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They have appealed to TTD Executive Officer Sri M. Ravichandra to review the building’s status and explore options to restart or expand a TTD‑school there, echoing broader concerns about shrinking and privatising public‑campuses in Tirupati.
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EO M. Ravichandra’s directive
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Taking those appeals seriously, EO Sri M. Ravichandra has ordered officials to examine the feasibility of taking the building back from the Police Department and re‑utilising it for educational‑needs.
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The scope of review includes: legal‑re‑transfer, civil‑condition‑assessment, and planning for relocation of existing police‑units that still operate from the campus.
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JEO Dr. A. Sharath’s inspection‑instructions
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Reclaiming, cleaning, and preparing the building
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During the inspection on 28 April, JEO Dr. A. Sharath directed the Estate‑Office, engineering‑cell, and education‑officials to:
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Take formal‑steps to reclaim the building from the Police Department,
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Ensure immediate‑cleanliness and basic‑housekeeping (removal of garbage, cleaning of classrooms, latrines, and corridors), and
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Assess structural‑condition for future‑use as a modern‑school‑campus.
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Report on repairs, painting, greenery, and renovation
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The JEO instructed officials to submit a detailed‑report covering:
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Repairs and strengthening required for classrooms, roofs, floors, and civil‑fixtures,
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Painting and façade‑upgrades,
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Greenery‑expansion (new‑trees, lawns, and eco‑initiatives), and
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Renovation‑plans that can convert the historic‑building into a functionally‑modern, safe, and attractive school‑environment for students.
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Who attended the inspection
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Officials present
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The inspection‑team included:
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Estate Officer Smt. Suvarnamma,
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DEO Sri Venkata Sunil,
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TTD‑engineering‑officials (civil‑engineers and maintenance‑executives), and
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Teachers and school‑administrators who can advise on classroom‑size, labs‑needs, and student‑welfare.
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Their presence signals that TTD is considering both infra‑engineering‑and‑pedagogical‑requirements before any final‑decision on restarting or re‑inventing the old‑SV‑campus.
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What this may mean for the future
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Possible outcomes under consideration
If TTD’s internal‑review concludes positively, the old SV High School building could be used for:-
Restarting SV‑High‑School in part‑or‑full,
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An annex‑campus for SV‑Balamandiram, SV‑Deaf‑School, SV‑Nadaswaram‑School, or Music‑and‑Dance‑College, or
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A multi‑departmental‑TTD‑education‑hub combining regular‑school‑classes with arts‑and‑vocational‑training.
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Heritage‑and‑public‑good angle
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Restoring this 150‑year‑old educational‑edifice would reinforce TTD’s image as a guardian‑of‑Tirupati’s educational‑and‑cultural‑heritage, while also addressing rising‑demand‑for‑quality‑TTD‑institutions in the city.
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Key takeaway bullets (what to do / remember)
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On 28 April 2026, TTD JEO (Health & Education) Dr. A. Sharath inspected the old SV High School building in Tirupati, which was handed over to the Police Department in 2010 and still hosts a police canteen and welfare‑section.
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Following devotee‑complaints, TTD EO Sri M. Ravichandra ordered an examination of how to take the building back and possibly restart a school; JEO Dr. Sharath has now directed officials to reclaim, clean, and prepare a detailed‑report on repairs, painting, greenery, and renovation‑works.
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Estate‑Officer Smt. Suvarnamma, DEO Sri Venkata Sunil, engineering‑officials, and teachers participated in the inspection, indicating that TTD is seriously considering re‑using this heritage‑campus for educational‑projects.
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Watch TTD‑education‑announcements and your local‑news‑feeds for updates on whether the old‑SV‑building will be transformed into a revived‑school‑or‑extended‑campus; this could be a major milestone for TTD‑education in Tirupati. 🔗 Tirumala Live Status / Education‑News – https://tirumalainfo.com/tirumala-live-status.php
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