Artificial Intelligence-powered pilgrim Integrated Command and Control Centre was inaugurated at Tirumala on Thursday by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
The Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) at Tirumala is being described as India’s first command hub for managing a pilgrimage system that uses artificial intelligence (AI), by predicting and delivering real-time crowd prediction, enabling faster queues, enhancing safety, and cyber threat monitoring across Tirumala. It is an NRI-funded project.
“Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Integrated Command and Control Centre in Tirumala,” said a press release.
The facility at Vaikuntham Queue Complex–I integrates advanced cameras, 3D situational maps, and live dashboards monitored by a dedicated technical team. It offers crowd prediction and queue analytics, safety and security, cyber threat intelligence, operations centre of excellence, and several other futuristic features.
Over 6,000 AI cameras monitor and protect Tirumala with the system processing 3.6 lakh payloads every minute and 518 million events daily, said a TDP press release.
What are the benefits for pilgrims?
- Shorter and more predictable queues.
- Quicker assistance.
- Clear information at every step, while the temple staff will have the advantage of unified situational awareness.
- Safety tools.
- AI insights to resolve issues faster.
Authorities will benefit from transparent dashboards, actionable alerts, and coordinated emergency response, the press release added.
The new complex, built at a cost of Rs 102 crore, is designed to accommodate 4,000 devotees at a time. The building features 16 dormitories, 2,400 lockers, and provides 24-hour hot water.
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