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Naidu bats for tech-driven temple ecosystem
The New Indian Express Anantapur
|February 18, 2025
Says essence of faith remains irreplaceable during age of digital solutions, labels prog as Maha Kumbh of Temples
CHIEF Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu while inaugurating the International Temples Convention & Expo (ITCX) 2025 in Tirupati on Monday, emphasised the importance of integrating technology with temple management to create a self-sustaining ecosystem. Calling the event the "Maha Kumbh of Temples," Naidu outlined his vision for temples as hubs of economic development and cultural preservation, highlighting their role in India's spiritual economy, which he estimates at ₹6 lakh crore.
"The role of temples is evolving. They are no longer just places of worship but also drivers of economic and cultural growth," Naidu said, stressing the need for AI, digital tools, and fintech solutions to improve temple operations. He praised ITCX 2025 for focusing on AI integration, financial transparency, and security enhancements, including RFID-based crowd control and AI-powered surveillance systems.
This story is from the February 18, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Anantapur.
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