Tirupati, Sep 25 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, officially launched an AI-driven Integrated Command Control Centre at the Tirumala temple, renowned as the most frequented pilgrimage site globally.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), which oversees the temple's operations, asserts that this is India's pioneering AI-powered command centre tailored for a pilgrimage ecosystem, aiming to provide real-time crowd predictions, expedited queues, enhanced safety, and monitoring of cyber threats throughout Tirumala.

Commonly referred to as the Tirupati Balaji temple, this shrine now boasts state-of-the-art crowd management, safety protocols, and cyber resilience thanks to the establishment of the Integrated Command Control Centre (ICCC).

Located at the Vaikuntham Queue Complex–I, the facility incorporates sophisticated cameras, 3D situational maps, and live dashboards, all overseen by a skilled technical team, setting a national benchmark for the pilgrim experience and temple administration.

Developed under a collaborative public-private initiative funded by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), the AI and digital twin-enhanced ICCC optimizes crowd prediction, safety measures, and cyber resilience across Tirumala.

This new command hub forecasts 'sarva darshanam' wait times, visualizes congestion in 3D, and consolidates cyber threat monitoring to safeguard both pilgrims and temple operations, according to TTD.

With over 6,000 AI cameras and high-performance computing capabilities, Tirumala now processes millions of events daily, ensuring quicker queues and more efficient incident responses.

From drone-assisted emergency management to tablet-based staff validation, the ICCC introduces real-time dashboards and predictive analytics at every stage of the pilgrim's journey.

Fueled by AI/ML and powered by NVIDIA-backed infrastructure, the ICCC provides real-time density tracking, anomaly detection, and defenses against misinformation.

The ICCC's concept was born during Information Technology Minister Nara Lokesh’s visit to Silicon Valley in October 2024, where he engaged with various startups focused on smart city technology, digital twins, AI, and cybersecurity. Following his insights, discussions commenced with like-minded NRIs to establish a framework for implementing cutting-edge technologies at Tirumala aimed at enhancing scale, safety, and service excellence, TTD noted.

Leaders from the diaspora gathered expertise and philanthropic support to bring this vision to fruition, aligning the command centre's launch with peak festival attendance.

The facility features facial recognition technology for identifying missing persons and responding to incidents; automated distress alerts; and guided evacuation routes through 3D visuals. Interactive 3D maps highlight congestion zones, queue compartments, and accommodation statuses for efficient decongestion.

It also includes monitoring systems to combat misinformation, defamatory content, and attacks on the temple's digital assets, thereby preserving the TTD's reputation and operations.

The ICCC will operate 24/7, staffed by over two dozen trained personnel, with unified dashboards and cross-department escalation channels for rapid on-ground responses.

This advanced system is capable of processing 360,000 data payloads each minute and 518 million events daily, generating 2.5 billion inferences every day, all in real-time.