TTD's ₹55 Cr Dupatta Scam: Polyester Sold as Silk for 10 Years

• Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is embroiled in a 55 crore rupee "fake silk" scam involving polyester dupattas sold as pure silk for 10 years.
• An investigation revealed dupattas, meant to be pure mulberry silk for religious traditions and VIP gifts, were made of cheap polyester, lacking required Silk Mark holograms.
• The scam, uncovered after TTD Chairman ordered an inquiry, led to samples testing positive for polyester by the Central Silk Board.
• A single contractor and associated companies monopolized supply from 2015-2025, billing 1,300 rupees for shawls costing 350 rupees.
• TTD has cancelled all tenders with the firm and handed the case to the State ACB for criminal investigation, adding to TTD's recent controversies.

Why It Matters: TTD's 55 crore fake silk scam compromises religious sanctity and trust.