Tirupati temple turns eco-friendly, to distribute laddoo prasadam in jute bags

If reports are to be believed, the temple trust Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has joined hands with Aditya Birla Group Company and Jute Corporation of India (JCI) to handle the pilot project, where they will distribute laddoo prasadam in 100% recyclable aluminium foil laminated jute bags.

As per the reports, the foil laminated bags range from Rs 25-50 per bag and are much more expensive than polythene and paper bags.

In a statement, Jute Corporation of India has said that they have sold more than 3 lakh bags in the past two months and have also opened a distribution counter for sale of jute foil lamination bags in the temple premises. (Image: Times Now)

In a statement, JCI Chairman and managing director has said that this initiative will benefit the environment and will also help in generating employment opportunities to thousands of artisans in and around Tirupati, Telangana and Kolkata. The management body is expecting to make revenue of Rs 50 crore per annum from the sales of these bags at the shrine, as the temple sells a minimum of 3.5-4 lakh laddoos every day.