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Kurella Vittalacharya | |
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| Born | 1938 (age 86–87) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, Poet, Author |
| Known for | Contributions to Telugu literature and education |
| Notable work | 'Vittaleshwara Satakam' |
| Awards | Telugu University Distinguished Award, Dasarathi Award Padma Shri |
Kurella Vittalacharya (born 1938) is an Indian educator, poet, and author who has contributed to Telugu literature. His work was recognised with the Padma Shri in 2024.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Vittalacharya was born into a family that faced financial challenges after the death of his father. He pursued his literary education with the help of community support.[3] [4]
Career
[edit]Vittalacharya has served as a principal and lecturer, and has written 22 books, including the poetry collection 'Vittaleshwara Satakam'. His contributions have earned him accolades including the Telugu University Distinguished Award and the Dasarathi Award in 2019, which was presented by then Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu.[5]
Vittalacharya established a public library in his hometown which has 200,000 books. This has led to the development of additional libraries in surrounding areas.[6] [7]
Legacy and recognition
[edit]His efforts have been nationally recognized, receiving praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 'Mann Ki Baat' radio program. On January 25, 2024, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri for his extensive contributions to the fields of literature and education.[8] [9] [10] [11]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Bhoomi, Vivek (2021-12-12). "Dr Kurella Vittalacharya: Telangana's 84-year-old marvellous Mr Words". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Modi praises Vithalacharya ... Who is he yet?". indiaherald.com. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "84-Year-Old Gives Up Everything He Earned To Establish Library With Over 2 Lakh Books". IndiaTimes. 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Inspiring Story Of Dr. Kurella Vittalacharya For Book Lovers". 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Bhoomi, Vivek (2021-12-27). "TNIE impact: PM Narendra Modi sees the bright side in Telangana writer's story". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Tanima (2022-01-03). "This Man Spent His Entire Earnings To Set Up A Library". lifebeyondnumbers.com. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "T'gana govt felicitates Padma awardees including Venkaiah Naidu, Chiranjeevi". The Times of India. 2024-02-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2024-01-25). "Five from Telangana, three from Andhra Pradesh in Padma Awards 2024 list". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Five from Telangana get Padma Shri in arts, literature". ap7am.com. 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2024: PM Modi sends heartfelt congratulations to recipients in special message – Check full list of Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan awardees here". Financialexpress. 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2024: List of Awardees in Literature & Education Field". www.india.com. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
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