hyderabad March 6: eetatam bharatam
The All India Old Temple Renovation Trust (AIOTRT) had the privilege of a courtesy meeting with M. Venkaiah Naidu at his residence in Hyderabad.During the meeting, Shri R.K. Jain, Chairman of AIOTRT, briefed him about the aims and objectives of the Trust, which is dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and revival of ancient heritage temples across India. He also explained the Trust’s “Mission 108” project, an ambitious initiative aimed at restoring 108 historic temples.As part of this mission, 55 temples have already been identified—including 30 temples in Telangana and 15 temples in Andhra Pradesh, primarily among the protected monuments under the respective State Archaeology Departments. The condition assessment and documentation process for these temples is currently underway.Shri Venkaiah Naidu appreciated the efforts of Shri R.K. Jain and his team, commending their dedication to preserving India’s sacred heritage. He conveyed his best wishes for the initiative and assured his full support in every possible way.Shri R.K. Jain also presented details about the Trust’s flagship conservation initiative at the ancient Thotlakonda Buddhist site, which drew keen interest from Shri Naidu. He enquired about the project in detail and expressed appreciation for the efforts being undertaken.The meeting was attended by members of the AIOTRT team, including Dr. Samatha, Dr. Ramadevi, Seema Jain, Dinesh Jain, Mahendra Jain, Babulal Jain, Jitender Singh, and Srinath Reddy.
