VC Prof. K. Pratap Reddy Appreciates Researchers
WARANGAL, OCTOBER 14, 2026: Kakatiya University Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Pratap Reddy released the book “Transgene Technology for Improvement of Cultivated Tomato”, authored by Vikram Godishala and Rajanikanth Maraka under the guidance of retired Biotechnology Professor Acharya N. Ramaswamy, at his office on Wednesday.
The VC appreciated the researchers, stating that the development of heat-tolerant tomato varieties could help farmers adjust planting schedules and expand cultivation to regions where high temperatures limit tomato production.
Acharya N. Ramaswamy said the technology could also be applied to other heat-sensitive vegetables and crops such as paddy. He highlighted the significance of such research in the context of El Niño and rising temperatures.
Registrar Prof. V. Ramachandram, OSD Prof. B. Venkatram Reddy, Biotechnology Department Head P. Srinivas, B. Rama, T. Sastry, Lakshman, Vaagdevi Degree College Principal A. Sheshachalam, Vice-Principal P. Harender Reddy, and other faculty members participated in the programme.
Bathukamma Celebrations Held Grandly at KU:
Bathukamma is the Festival of Telangana Women: VC Prof. K. Pratap Reddy
Kakatiya University Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Pratap Reddy said Bathukamma is a festival that celebrates Telangana’s cultural traditions, women and the close bond between nature and society.
He inaugurated the Bathukamma celebrations organised by women teaching and non-teaching staff on Wednesday (October 14) at the Administrative Building premises. He highlighted the festival’s significance in celebrating nature through flowers and bringing families and communities together.
Governing Body member Rama said Bathukamma welcomes seasonal changes in nature, while member K. Anitha Reddy described it as a cultural festival that unites people across Telangana.
Governing Body members Prof. Suresh Lal, N. Sudarshan and Chirra Raju, Officers’ Association President S. Sujatha, women non-teaching staff representative B. Krishnaveni, fourth-class women employees’ representative G. Mallikamba, employee association leaders, and teaching and non-teaching staff attended the celebrations.
Women employees enthusiastically arranged Bathukamma floral stacks, performed traditional worship, sang Bathukamma songs and danced, celebrating Telangana’s rich cultural heritage.
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