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Telugu Language Advocates Link Local Education to National Development

Telugu Language Advocates Link Local Education to National Development
Education, thinking in local languages key to national development · thehansindia.com

A conference about the Telugu language took place in Vijayawada.

It honoured Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy Pantulu, a well-known Telugu language reformer.

Speakers said children should be able to learn, think and work in their local language.

They said this could help create jobs and include more people in development.

The organisers asked the government to reserve 20 per cent of government jobs for Telugu-medium students.

They also spoke about making election information and government work available in Telugu.

A book containing older reports about teaching and examining Telugu was released.

The organisation plans to start a YouTube channel and bring back its publication called Ammanudi.

Key facts

Organiser
Telugu Bhasha Udyama Samakhya
Event
Telugu Bhasha Dinotsavam–Praja Chaitanya Vedika conference
Location
Vijayawada Book Festival Society library building, Vijayawada
Job reservation demand
20 per cent reservation in government jobs for Telugu-medium students
Publication released
“Shishta Vyavaharika Bhasha–Nivedika”
Legal issue discussed
The organisation said a High Court sought a State government status report on a PIL concerning Telugu in administration
Future plans
Launch a YouTube channel and revive the “Ammanudi” publication

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