Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Andhra Pradesh Declares Bhakta Kanakadasa Jayanti State Festival
The government of Andhra Pradesh has decided to make the birthday of a wise person named Bhakta Kanakadasa a special state holiday.
This celebration will happen every year on December 8th.
Bhakta Kanakadasa was a very important person who wrote songs and poems that taught everyone to be fair and not to judge others based on their social group.
The main celebration will be in a town called Kalyanadurg.
The government is also giving a lot of money to build new schools and homes for students.
They are also adding new things like cameras and water filters to make sure students are safe and healthy.
This shows the government wants to help students and remember important people who taught fairness.
Bhakta Kanakadasa Jayanthi will be celebrated as a state festival on December 8 in Andhra Pradesh.
State-level celebrations will be held in Kalyanadurg, Anantapur district, with IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh as the chief guest.
Bhakta Kanakadasa is recognized for his contributions as a saint, composer, and social reformer who fought against caste discrimination.
The government will allocate ₹60 crore for the construction and completion of BC hostels and Gurukulam schools.
Enhancements like CCTV cameras and water purification plants are being installed in hostels, and pay phones are introduced in Gurukul schools.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Government, BC Welfare Minister S Savitha, Minister for IT and HRD Nara Lokesh
- What
- Declaration of Bhakta Kanakadasa Jayanti as a state festival to be celebrated on December 8.
- When
- December 8
- Where
- Kalyanadurg, Anantapur district (state-level celebration), and across all districts in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To honor Bhakta Kanakadasa as a saint, composer, and social reformer who fought against caste discrimination and social inequalities, and to reflect the government's commitment to honoring social reformers who promote inclusiveness and moral values.
Previous Government
Current Government
Welfare of BC Students
Previous Government
Completely neglected the welfare of BC students, failing to release even minimal funds for hostel maintenance, diet, or cosmetic charges.
Current Government
Sanctioned ₹60 crore for the construction and completion of BC hostels and Gurukulam schools, and implementing safety and connectivity measures.
- Event
- Bhakta Kanakadasa Jayanti
- Celebration Status
- State Festival
- Date of Celebration
- December 8
- Location of State-Level Celebration
- Kalyanadurg, Anantapur district
- Chief Guest
- Nara Lokesh (Minister for IT and HRD)
- Fund Allocation for BC Hostels/Gurukuls
- ₹60 crore