SIDDIPET, APRIL 16, 2025: Department of Telugu, the Government Degree College, Siddipet, has successfully organised a two-day National Seminar on *“Re-evaluation of Folk Literature”* through virtual mode. The seminar aimed to explore the relevance of folk traditions in the modern world and to encourage critical analysis of folklore in the academic context.
On the second day of the seminar on Wednesday, Professor Gunde Dappu Kanakaiah from Telangana University, addressing the participants, emphasised that the beliefs embedded in folklore foster self-confidence and unity in human society. He highlighted that folk literature plays a vital role in eliminating social discrimination based on caste, religion, and moral binaries, while promoting ethical living.
In the valedictory session, Chief Guest Retired Associate Professor Nalimela Bhaskar inspired students by presenting translations of folk elements, proverbs, and customs from various languages, igniting a sense of creativity and appreciation for folk heritage.
Speaking on the occasion, Guest of Honour Retired Professor Madireddy Andamma observed that despite the evolution of modern technology and contemporary lifestyles, certain folk traditions such as wedding songs, customs, and practices still survive. She underlined the importance of preserving these traditions through self-reflection and continuous re-evaluation.
Ele Vijayalakshmi, Chairperson of Curriculum Planning, appreciated the folk research contributions of B. Ramaraju and encouraged students to adopt them as models for their own research. Vice Principal P. Ayodhya Reddy lauded the Department of Telugu for bridging the gap between past knowledge and the present generation of students.
Seminar Convener Matta Sampath Kumar Reddy stated that the celebration of folk festivals highlights the living spirit of folk culture, and stressed that tribal and rural communities play a significant role in conserving nature and culture. He emphasized the importance of guiding students towards understanding and appreciating these values through such academic discussions.
Seminar Coordinator Mr. Pitla Dasu presented the detailed report of the two-day sessions, announcing that a total of 110 research papers were presented by academicians, faculty members, research scholars, and postgraduate and undergraduate students from various universities and colleges across India.
The seminar was attended by Controller of Examinations Gopal Sudarshanam, Anuradha, Uma Maheshwari, Leelavathi, Khaleemoddin, Telugu Department faculty members Naroju Venkata Ramana, Chakrahari Ramana, Sampath, Ramaswamy, Naresh, Shailaja, Narsinghlu, Sai Suresh, along with other faculty and students. The seminar concluded with a vote of thanks, marking a meaningful step towards the academic revival and preservation of folk literature.
