trichy tamil nadu tourism development corporation ttdc is all set to take over yatri nivas the budgetfriendly lodging complex for pilgrims in srirangam from the control of hindu religious and charitable endowments hrce department the change in management is aimed at improving amenities and services available at the accommodation centre since hospitality management is the expertise area of the tourism departmentofficials said tourism and hrce departments recently discussed streamlining of their assets for mutual benefits in temple and tourism management subsequently it was decided to transfer pilgrims accommodation centres in trichy kanchipuram and tiruvannamalai districts to ttdc and the executive order to this effect is expected in a month situated on the banks of kollidam river yatri nivas provides temporary lodging for devotees visiting srirangam ranganathaswamy temple we have expertise in managing lodging centres such as tamil nadu hotel chains under ttdc yatri nivas has scope for constant modernisation emphasising on arts and culture theme a tourism department official said sprawling over 640 acres srirangam yatri nivas which opened in january 2015 can accommodate 1000 people at a time the centre offers lodging for pilgrims under three different categories while there are nine shops and a restaurant inside the campus tooonce the transfer is complete booking of rooms cottages and dormitories will be done through ttdcs official website presently hrce department manages accommodation booking it will be ensured that the rentals are within affordable range commensurate with the services provided the official added since hrce department primarily manages administration finances and devotional activities of the temples ceding control over yatri nivas to the tourism department is considered a winwin scenario before handing it over hrce department is expected to complete minor maintenance works in two phases including repainting works