Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at the inauguration of Dr. Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University at Kothagudem in Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Tuesday (December 02, 2025). | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Education and Irrigation development forms the crux of the Congress government’s endeavour to propel Telangana as a growth hub at the global stage by drawing inspiration from the first Prime Minister of India and visionary leader Jawaharlal Nehru, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Tuesday.
The inauguration of India’s first Earth Sciences University named after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Telangana’s coal town of Kothagudem today marks a major milestone in this direction, the Chief Minister said after unveiling a plaque marking the inauguration of the university.
He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Kothagudem MLA K. Sambasiva Rao, ministers Tummala Nageshwara Rao, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and V. Srihari, among others. A festive atmosphere prevailed at the sprawling university campus with scores of youth mostly students thronged the venue and participated in the inaugural ceremony in the industrial town, a potential hub for geoscience education.
Mr. Revanth Reddy said: “Dr Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University of Telangana has been established in Kothagudem in the mineral-rich Bhadradri Kothagudem district to study and explore the potential of vast mineral wealth and strengthen Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), the government coal mining company.”
Hyderabad, Telangana, 02/12/2025: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to declare open Dr. Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University at Kothagudem in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. He will later address a public meeting to mark the two-years celebrations of Congress Government in the State. on Tuesday, December 02, 2025. Photo: Special Arrangements / The Hindu
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He recalled the contribution of Nehru in laying the strong foundation of independent India in education, irrigation and other crucial sectors. Name any major irrigation project including Bhakra Nangal, Nagarjunasagar, Srisailam and SRSP, all these projects initiated by the first Prime Minister of India proved a boon for the agriculture development in the country, he remarked.
He said Telangana State had become a reality during the tenure of Dr Manmohan Singh as the Prime Minister and the university is aptly named after the visionary leader.
He struck a chord with the audience at the public meeting held in the industrial hub of Telangana, saying Palvancha is the place where the ‘Jai Telangana’ movement for statehood to Telangana began in 1969.
He slammed the rulers of the previous BRS dispensation accusing them of looting public money in the name of irrigation projects. “Our government is steadfast in its commitment to complete the Sitarama and other irrigation projects in the erstwhile Khammam district to expand the irrigation facilities,” he added.
He noted that the Young India Integrated Residential Schools are being set up across the State to build a bright future for the younger generation in line with Nehru’s legacy.
Listing out the key welfare schemes of the Congress government, he said: “It is imperative to elect good leaders as sarpanches to ensure the comprehensive development of villages and usher in welfare of all at the grassroots level.”
Published – December 02, 2025 08:49 pm IST
