Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Andhra Pradesh Celebrates Pragada Kotayya's Birth Anniversary
The Andhra Pradesh government is celebrating the birth anniversary of Pragada Kotayya, a famous handloom leader and former legislator, as a state festival.
Kotayya did a lot for the handloom industry and the poor.
The main event will be in Chirala, where Kotayya worked a lot.
The government wants to honor his work and inspire people.
Kotayya helped set up many handloom societies and gave land to poor families.
The celebration will include floral tributes and speeches by important officials.
Andhra Pradesh government declares Pragada Kotayya's birth anniversary as a state festival.
Main celebrations to be held in Chirala, Bapatla district.
Kotayya played a key role in strengthening the handloom industry and helping weavers.
He served as an MLA, MLC, and Rajya Sabha member, advocating for handloom workers.
Kotayya helped establish over 200 handloom cooperative societies and distributed land to poor families.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh coalition government and citizens
- What
- Celebration of Pragada Kotayya's birth anniversary as a state festival
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Chirala, Bapatla district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To recognize Kotayya's contributions to the welfare of weavers and the poor
Government Recognition
Public Perception
Significance of the Celebration
Government Recognition
The government views the celebration as a way to honor Kotayya's contributions and inspire future generations.
Public Perception
Some may see it as a political move to garner support from the handloom community and weavers.
- Date of Celebration
- Sunday
- Location of Main Event
- Chirala, Bapatla district
- Key Attendee
- S. Savitha, Minister for BC, EWS welfare, handlooms and textiles
- Kotayya's Political Roles
- MLA, MLC, Rajya Sabha member
- Land Distribution
- 17,000 acres to poor families
- Handloom Cooperative Societies
- More than 200