Chukka Ramaiah
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Born | Gudur village, Warangal district, Telangana | 20 November 1925
Occupation(s) | Educator, activist, legislator |
Chukka Ramaiah (born 20 November 1925)[1] is an Indian educationist and member of the Telangana Legislative Council.[2][3] He is famously known for IIT Study Circle, an IIT JEE coaching centre at Nallakunta, Hyderabad. He was a leading Telangana activist.[4]
Career
Chukka Ramaiah fought against the feudal system in Hyderabad State that was prevalent in rural hinterland of Telangana region. He actively participated in helping the poor, and was banished by his Brahmin community for helping the dalits and the downtrodden. He joined the Mahatma Gandhi's untouchability movement and tried to reform backward sections in his village. He actively participated in the rebellion against the Nizam, Razakar Movement and was jailed for several years.[5]
Political career
Chukka Ramaiah won a seat in the Telangana Legislative Council in 2007.[2]
Activism
He was instrumental in the fight to set up a IIIT in Telangana at Basar. However, the government set it up near Hyderabad, in spite of his opposition.[2]
He was a strong votary for the statehood of Telangana and often spoke of poverty and backwardness of the region.[2]
Writing career
Chukka Ramaiah authored over 16 books in Telugu mainly focusing on education, including Chinna Paatam and Desadesallo Vidya.[6]
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References
- ^ "Chukka Ramaiah – The IIT Giant of India". The Better India. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Andhra Pradesh / Nalgonda News : Chukka Ramaiah links MLC seat to `social issues'". The Hindu. 27 October 2006. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh / Nizamabad News : Chukka Ramaiah against setting up IIT near Hyderabad". The Hindu. 28 December 2006. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ "TRS rejects Justice Srikrishna panel report on Telangana". Indian Express. 6 January 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ Bhandaram, Vishnupriya (5 April 2012). "Social activism and algebra". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Chukka Ramaiah's books released". The Hindu. 21 November 2008. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ "Display Books of this Author". Avkf.org. Retrieved 4 October 2013.