Tirupati district has set a strong target to increase its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) by 18% over five years, from 2024-25 to 2028-29. District Collector S. Venkateswar announced this after hoisting the national flag on the 77th Republic Day. The GSDP is planned to rise from the current ₹68,675 crore to ₹1,59,090 crore. The per capita income is also expected to jump from ₹2.71 lakh to ₹6.21 lakh, guided by district and mandal vision documents aligned with the "Viksit Bharat 2047" initiative. For poverty reduction, 86,530 "Bangaru Kutumbalu" families have been identified, with 64,239 set to be supported by 4,526 benefactors known as "Margadarsi" under the P4 program. Collector Venkateswar stressed boosting tourism sectors like spiritual, beach, and leisure tourism by developing resorts. Efforts will also prepare Tirupati for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). He cited the Flamingo Festival at Sullurpeta as a big tourist success. Republic Day celebrations featured the Fire Department spraying water in national flag colors, along with cultural programs and stalls from various departments. Superintendent of Police L. Subbarayudu welcomed the Collector and presented a guard of honour. The Electricity Department won first prize for its tableau, followed by Agriculture and Horticulture; Municipal Corporation of Tirupati placed third. Among stalls, Animal Husbandry grabbed first place, Fisheries second, and ICDS third.