The Vice Chancellor releases Telugu textbooks
WARANGAL, OCTOBER 30, 2026: Mother tongue education plays a crucial role in the intellectual development of students, while the study of language and literature is essential for their all-round growth, said Kakatiya University Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Pratap Reddy.
The Vice-Chancellor unveiled the Telugu textbooks for the First and Third Semesters of the 2026–27 academic year at his office. The books were prepared under the coordination of Chirra Raju, Member of the University Executive Council and Chairman of the Telugu Board of Studies.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Pratap Reddy stated that language and literature help students develop national consciousness, human values and moral responsibility. They also play a significant role in nurturing critical thinking, creativity and personality development.
He appreciated the collaborative efforts of Telugu departments and Boards of Studies across universities in preparing and publishing the textbooks. ‘Sahithi Manjeera’, prescribed for the First Semester, has been edited by Prof. C. Kasim, while ‘Sahithi Kinnera’, for the Third Semester, has been edited by S. Raghu.
The Vice-Chancellor observed that these textbooks would strengthen students’ interest in their mother tongue and contribute to their holistic development.
Arts Dean Prof. Suresh Lal, Head of the Department of Telugu Lingayya, faculty members Sadashiv and Annapurna, among others, attended the programme.
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