APTDC serves Ugadi pachadi to air passengers

Tirupati: Air passengers at Tirupati International Airport had a pleasant surprise on Sunday on the occasion of Ugadi celebrations. In a novel way, AP Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) offered them ‘Ugadi pacchadi’ when they reached the lounge at their newly established counter.

APTDC staff greeted them saying “Happy Ugadi” and told them that it was an important festival of Telugu people, which they treat as the beginning of the New Year. Ugadi Pachadi was served in small plastic cups.

In addition, the passengers were also served Polis (sweet item).  APTDC tastefully decorated the area with flowers, mango leaves and flowers. Former Minister and TDP leader Anam Ramanarayana Reddy was among the pilgrims who tasted the prasadam.

APTDC Divisional Manager RV Suresh Kumar Reddy said that the programme was first of its kind at any airport in the country. Airport Authority of India Terminal Manager Bobby also took part. APTDC Transport Manager Mallikarjun, PRO Chandrasekhar Redy and others participated.