Avanigadda MLA Mandali Buddha Prasad, District Collector NTR G. Lakshmisha and other dignitaries release a book on the occasion of National Cultural Festival in Vijayawada on Saturday. | Photo credit: GN RAO
In these changing times when art is fading from the modern way of life, poets, writers and artists have rendered services to society by preserving art and cultural heritage for future generations, said NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha.
Addressing a gathering to inaugurate the two-day Jaatiya Samskrutika Utsaval at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada on Saturday, the Collector appreciated the contribution of writers and artists to the society and added that a place that respects artists will always flourish.
The event is jointly organized by Andhra Pradesh State Creative and Cultural Commission, NTR District Administration and Malletheega Sahitya Seva Samstha. Avanigadda MLA Mandali Buddha Prasad, noted psychiatrist Indla Ramasubba Reddy and others attended the inaugural event along with the Collector.
Expressing gratitude to Malletheega Sahitya Seva Samstha for organizing competitions to support poets, writers, artists, cartoonists and for organizing the event, the Collector said that the district administration would extend all support to those who want to organize such festivals.
Mr. Buddha Prasad said it was a matter of pride that the festival was being held in a city with strong cultural roots. Many notable personalities, notable singers, classical dancers, writers, poets and film artists belong to this region.
He added that the TDP-led NDA government is allocating more funds to the culture ministry to support artists and writers through cultural programmes. He added that the government was taking steps to promote and preserve the Telugu language.
AP State Creativity and Cultural Commission CEO R. Mallikarjuna Rao, Sahitya Academi winners were among those present.
Published – 22 Nov 2025 21:14 IST
