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Pasupuleti Hariprasad, Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation, met with Anil Kumar Singhal, Executive Officer of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), to propose expanding Lepakshi handicrafts, modernizing showrooms in the Tirupati-Tirumala region, and creating more jobs for local artisans. Hariprasad emphasized the potential of Lepakshi to showcase Andhra Pradesh’s traditional handicrafts to the millions of devotees visiting TTD annually. The meeting covered handicrafts development, new product introductions, sales outlet expansion, and cooperation between the two organizations.

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Lepakshi Handicrafts Expansion Proposed to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams

Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – November 30, 2025 – The Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation (APHDC) is seeking to significantly expand the presence of its Lepakshi handicrafts in the Tirupati-Tirumala region, aiming to boost visibility and create employment opportunities for local artisans.

APHDC Chairman Pasupuleti Hariprasad met with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal on Sunday to present a detailed proposal outlining the expansion. The plan includes modernizing existing Lepakshi showrooms in the Tirupati-Tirumala area and introducing new products to appeal to the millions of devotees who visit the sacred site each year.

“With millions of devotees visiting TTD annually, Lepakshi has the potential to serve as a major platform to showcase Andhra Pradesh’s traditional handicrafts,” stated Hariprasad. He emphasized that expanding Lepakshi would also provide much-needed encouragement to handicraft artisans across the state.

The discussions between Hariprasad and Singhal also included potential collaborations between APHDC and TTD on handicrafts development, the introduction of innovative products, expansion of sales outlets, and fostering mutual cooperation. The proposal seeks to harness the popularity of Tirupati-Tirumala to promote Andhra Pradesh’s rich artistic heritage and support its artisan community.

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