Children’s Educational Academy expands library network across Telangana

The Balachelimi Library organizers shared their experiences, while Garipalli Ashok Kumar, State Convener of Balachelimi Libraries, conducted the program.

Hyderabad: A workshop on the management of Children’s Educational Academy, Hyderabad, Balachelimi Libraries was held on Sunday at the seminar hall of Oxford Grammar School, presided over by Manikonda Vedakumar, Editor of DeccanLand newspapers and chairman of the Children’s Educational Academy.

Vedakumar spoke about the objectives and activities of the Children’s Educational Academy and mentioned that they have established Balachelimi Libraries in 15 districts through creative programs, with a goal of setting up 100 libraries.

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Dr. Riyaz, Chairman of the Telangana State Library Council, expressed his vision of the venue as a place that fosters Telangana’s consciousness. He recognized Vedakumar Manikonda as a key figure in the movement, emphasizing that he represents an entire system, not just an individual.

He announced plans to organize a meeting with “Balachelimi Warriors”during the upcoming Library Week in celebrations in October second week and suggested setting up Balachelimi meetings in the upcoming book exhibition area. He assured that he would bring the significance of Balachelimi Libraries to the Chief Minister’s attention.

The event also featured speeches from Dr. B. Venkateshwarlu, Librarian of Siddipet Degree College, Dr. Chekoni Ravi Kumar, Assistant Professor at Government City College, Dr. Amaravadi Neeraja, a writer, and Mallikarjun Rao, Director of Maha Academy. Representatives from Balachelimi Libraries, children’s authors, and teachers participated in the workshop.

The Balachelimi Library organizers shared their experiences, while Garipalli Ashok Kumar, State Convener of Balachelimi Libraries, conducted the program.