Chukka Ramaiah

Chukka Ramaiah
Ramaiah receiving an award in 2016
Born (1925-11-20) 20 November 1925 (age 99)
Gudur village, Warangal district, Telangana
Occupation(s)Educator, activist, legislator

Chukka Ramaiah (born 20 November 1925)[1] is an Indian educationist.[2][3] He is known as "IIT Ramaiah"[4] for teaching at IIT Study Circle, an IIT JEE coaching centre at Nallakunta, Hyderabad. He was a leading Telangana activist.[5]

Career

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 Razakar Movement and was jailed for several years.[6]

Political career

Ramaiah was elected to the Telangana Legislative Council from Teacher's Constituency of Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda in 2007 and held the position for 6 years. He was floor leader of 8 independent MLCs who got elected from different Constituencies.[2]

Activism

He was instrumental in the fight to set up an IIT in Telangana at Hyderabad, Telangana. However, the government set it up near Hyderabad, in spite of his love 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

Ramaiah authored over 16 books in Telugu, mainly focusing on education, including Chinna Paatam and Desadesallo Vidya.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Chukka Ramaiah – The IIT Giant of India". The Better India. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "Andhra Pradesh / Nalgonda News : Chukka Ramaiah links MLC seat to 'social issues'". The Hindu. 27 October 2006. Archived from the original on 6 September 2008. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  3. ^ "Andhra Pradesh / Nizamabad News : Chukka Ramaiah against setting up IIT near Hyderabad". The Hindu. 28 December 2006. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  4. ^ The Hans India (5 September 2015). "The Hans India". Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  5. ^ "TRS rejects Justice Srikrishna panel report on Telangana". Indian Express. 6 January 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  6. ^ Bhandaram, Vishnupriya (5 April 2012). "Social activism and algebra". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  7. ^ "Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Chukka Ramaiah's books released". The Hindu. 21 November 2008. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2013.