Mahatma Jyotiba Phule who lit the Lamp of Education -TTD Addl Eo

TTD Additional Executive Officer Sri C.H. Venkayya Chowdary stated that Mahatma Jyotiba Phule was a great social reformer who guided human society towards progressive reforms. On Saturday, the 199th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule were held grandly under the aegis of TTD at Mahathi Kalakshetram in Tirupati.

Speaking on the occasion, he said that Jyotiba Phule realized the need for social reforms for the progress of society and worked towards the upliftment of the oppressed sections by promoting values such as education, knowledge, self-confidence, and self-discipline. He explained that Phule considered education as the primary means to eradicate social inequalities and began his educational movement with his own wife. He added that Phule spread awareness that if education develops in every family, conflicts in society would reduce. He praised him as a great personality who paved the way for social freedom through works like “Gulamgiri.” He also recalled his significant contribution towards promoting education among women.

The chief guest, Additional District Judge Smt. G. Archana, stated that Jyotiba Phule was a visionary who lit the lamp of education. She emphasized that in today’s context, it is essential to impart proper values from childhood to foster respect towards women.

AP Secretariat Gazetted Officers Association President Sri K.V. Krishnayya said that education is the key to eliminating discrimination in rural areas and called upon everyone to prioritize educational development in every family.

Earlier, special पूजा (worship) was performed to the portrait of Lord Venkateswara at Mahathi Kalakshetram, followed by floral tributes to the portrait of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule. TTD employees presented a theatrical performance depicting the life history of Jyotiba Phule. On this occasion, 60 employees were honored with Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Awards. Cultural programs entertained the audience, and prizes were distributed to winners of quiz and essay writing competitions.

TTD Deputy EO (Welfare) Sri A. Anandaraju, Dr. N. Bheemanna, Medical Officer Smt. Kusuma Kumari, along with other officials, staff, and students, participated in the program.