Srivari Vaidya Seva: TTD launches pilot to enrol volunteer doctors via online app

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has launched the Srivari Vaidya Seva programme on a pilot basis, inviting medical experts worldwide to volunteer in TTD-affiliated hospitals. Executive Officer M Ravichandra introduced an IT application for online registration and scheduling, aiming to improve healthcare access for devotees of Lord Venkateswara. Service terms vary by qualification.

TTD on Friday began a pilot for the Srivari Vaidya Seva programme. It allows medical experts worldwide to volunteer at TTD-linked hospitals. TTD executive officer EO M Ravichandra introduced a dedicated IT application for registrations. Officials said the plan aimed to make specialist medical care easier for devotees of Lord Venkateswara.

Officials said the programme followed directives from the Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The temple body described the launch as an experimental rollout in TTD hospitals. Ravichandra said TTD planned to serve as a platform for professionals. The areas included education, healthcare, IT, and other service fields.

Srivari Vaidya Seva programme IT application and online registration

TTD said the IT application enabled both devotees and medical experts to register online. Registrations could be made from anywhere in the world. Participants could choose dates that suited their schedules. Officials said the system was designed to make slot booking and participation simpler for volunteers.

Under the plan, super-speciality medical experts could volunteer for three days. MBBS doctors could offer services for seven days, officials said. TTD said food and accommodation would be arranged in Tirumala and Tirupati. The support aimed to help volunteers focus on clinical work during service periods.

Srivari Vaidya Seva programme hospitals and eligibility rules

Medical experts could serve at Ashwini Hospital and SVIMS. Other centres included BIRRD Hospital and the Ayurvedic Hospital. The list also covered Sri Padmavathi Childrens Heart Centre and SV Gosala. Officials said services could extend to other TTD-affiliated institutions linked to the temple body.

Officials said interested medical professionals belonging to the Hindu religion could join. Slots had to be booked online through the TTD website. Ravichandra said the current phase was a pilot effort. Officials added that TTD planned to expand the Srivari Vaidya Seva programme later, to involve more experts.

With inputs from PTI