The Indian Science Congress will be held under a thick blanket of security, as the Tirupati Urban police have requisitioned an additional 7,000 police personnel for the event beginning January 3. About 15,000 world class scientists and Nobel laureates are likely to attend the five-day event, to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
DGP holds review meet
At a meeting held with the department’s top brass at the police guest house here on Friday, Director-General of Police N. Sambasiva Rao reviewed the security arrangements.
Later, he inspected Sri Venkateswara University’s Tarakarama Stadium, the main venue of the inaugural function.
Speaking to the media, he termed event a prestigious one for the State.
Helpline
The department has come up with the idea of a helpline to guide the visiting delegates. The system is being codified to meet specific requirements of the visitors, such as issues pertaining to immigration, lost and found, banking and financial services.
