Archive · 21 Sep 2026
ManaBadi Marks 20 Years of Telugu Language Teaching
ManaBadi teaches children Telugu, a language spoken by many people from the Telugu community.
It has now been teaching Telugu for 20 years.
Classes are held in many cities across the United States and Canada.
About 12,200 children joined the opening weekend this year.
Their parents and family members also came to support them.
Many teachers and volunteers helped organise the classes.
Some children who learned Telugu years ago are now bringing their own children to learn it.
ManaBadi hopes to keep Telugu and its cultural traditions strong for future generations.
Silicon Andhra ManaBadi has entered its 20th academic year of Telugu education.
Around 12,200 students attended opening-weekend classes across 250 cities in the United States and Canada.
Nearly 20,000 parents and family members participated on the first day.
About 2,500 teachers, volunteers, coordinators and community members supported the new academic year.
The organisation began with 150 students and will accept admissions until the end of September.
- Who
- Silicon Andhra ManaBadi, its students, families, teachers and volunteers.
- What
- ManaBadi began its 20th academic year of Telugu language education.
- When
- The 20th academic year opened during the reported opening weekend; admissions continue until the end of September.
- Where
- Across 250 cities in the United States and Canada.
- Why
- To teach children to speak, read and write Telugu and strengthen their connection with Telugu language and cultural heritage.
- Academic milestone
- ManaBadi has entered its 20th academic year.
- Opening-weekend students
- Around 12,200 students attended.
- Locations
- Centres operated across 250 cities in the United States and Canada.
- Family participation
- Nearly 20,000 parents and family members joined on the first day.
- Support personnel
- About 2,500 volunteers, teachers, coordinators and community members helped organise the year.
- Original enrollment
- ManaBadi began two decades ago with 150 students.
- Admissions deadline
- Admissions continue until the end of September.