Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at the inauguration of Dr. Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University at Kothagudem in Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Tuesday (December 2, 2025). | Photo credit: SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Education and irrigation development are at the heart of the Congress government’s drive to propel Telangana as a growth hub on the global stage by drawing inspiration from India’s first prime minister and visionary leader Jawaharlal Nehru, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Tuesday.
The inauguration of India’s first University of Earth Sciences named after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the coal town of Kothagudem in Telangana 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 and others. A festive atmosphere prevailed in the sprawling university campus, with many young people, mostly students, thronging the place to attend the inauguration ceremony of the industrial city, a potential center of geoscience education.
Mr. Revanth Reddy said, “Dr. Manmohan Singh University of Earth Sciences, Telangana was established at 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), a government coal mining company.”
Hyderabad, Telangana, 2/12/2025: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy declared open Dr. University of Earth Sciences. Manmohan Singh at Kothagudem in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. He will later address a public meeting to mark two years of Congress rule in the state. on Tuesday, December 02, 2025. Photo: Special Arrangements / The Hindu | Photo credit: SPECIAL PROVISIONS
He recalled the contribution of Nehru in laying the solid foundations of independent India in education, irrigation and other key 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 to be beneficial for the development of agriculture in the country, he noted.
He said that Telangana state became a reality during the tenure of Dr. Manmohan Singh as Prime Minister and the university is aptly named after the visionary leader.
Addressing the audience at a public meeting held at the industrial hub of Telangana, he said that Palvancha is where the ‘Jai Telangana’ movement for statehood in Telangana started in 1969.
He attacked the ruler’s previous permission of BRS and accused them of looting public money in the name of irrigation projects. “Our government is steadfast in its commitment to complete Sitarama and other irrigation projects in the erstwhile Khammam district to expand irrigation facilities,” he added.
He noted that 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.
Enumerating the key social welfare programs of the Congress government, he said, “It is essential to elect good leaders as sarpanches to ensure comprehensive development of villages and bring welfare of all at the grassroot level.
Published – 02 Dec 2025 20:49 IST
