Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Tejaswi Says Telugu Language and Literature Can Shape Better People
A three-day literature festival has opened at SRM University–AP in Amaravati.
It brings together writers, poets, students, and readers.
Tejaswi Podapati said Telugu books and writing are valuable and can help people become better.
She encouraged young people to keep reading and to care for their mother tongue.
She also said the commission wants to introduce Telugu literature to people around the world.
The festival includes books in different languages, and visitors can meet authors.
More than 50 people from five states are taking part.
SRM University also plans to start two literary awards next year.
Tejaswi Podapati inaugurated the three-day Amaravati Literature Festival at SRM University–AP.
She said Telugu language and literature can help shape people into better human beings.
Podapati urged young people to value written literature and not neglect Telugu while learning foreign languages.
She said the AP Creativity and Culture Commission is planning to take Telugu literature to a global audience and announced Vijayawada literary festivals from October 11 to 20.
More than 50 participants from five states are attending, and SRM University announced two literary awards to begin next year.
- Who
- Tejaswi Podapati, writers, poets, students, and literature enthusiasts.
- What
- The three-day Amaravati Literature Festival was inaugurated.
- When
- Wednesday; the festival runs for three days.
- Where
- SRM University–AP in Amaravati.
- Why
- To bring writers and literary traditions together and promote literature, including Telugu language and literature.
- Festival
- Amaravati Literature Festival
- Duration
- Three days
- Venue
- SRM University–AP, Amaravati
- Participants
- More than 50 poets, writers, and literature enthusiasts
- States represented
- Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, and West Bengal
- Awards
- SRM University plans to institute two literary awards, at state and national levels, from next year.
- Announced festivals
- The AP Creativity and Culture Commission plans literary festivals in Vijayawada from October 11 to October 20.