Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Telugu Language Advocates Link Local Education to National Development
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.
The Telugu Bhasha Dinotsavam–Praja Chaitanya Vedika conference was held in Vijayawada on Sunday.
Speakers promoted education, innovation and economic activity in local languages for inclusive development.
The Telugu Bhasha Udyama Samakhya demanded 20 per cent government-job reservation for Telugu-medium students.
The organisation discussed its legal efforts to provide election-candidate information in Telugu and implement Telugu in administration.
A compilation of historic reports on teaching and examining Telugu was released at the conference.
- Who
- The Telugu Bhasha Udyama Samakhya, its office-bearers and conference participants.
- What
- A Telugu language conference focused on education, innovation, employment and the use of Telugu in public affairs.
- When
- On Sunday, during Telugu Bhasha Dinotsavam and the birth anniversary observance of Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy Pantulu.
- Where
- The Vijayawada Book Festival Society library building in Vijayawada.
- Why
- To promote education and economic activity in local languages and advocate greater use of Telugu in jobs, elections and administration.
- 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