Sri Rama and Bhaktha Gentela Narayana Rao Government Degree College

Sri Rama and Bhaktha Gentela Narayana Rao Government Degree College in short SR&BGNR Degree College is the major degree college in Khammam, Telangana offering Degree and Post graduate courses.[1] It is affiliated to Kakatiya University.[2]

History

Established in 1956, it acted as a major graduation place for the entire district of Khammam.[3]

Before taking decision of establishing this college, the government said there is lack of funds for land acquisition and building the college. Then a committee said as it is degree college for Khammam District, to raise money go for auction of ornaments of Badhradri Rama which were made by Baktha Ramadasu.

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Baktha Gentela Narayana Rao is a strong worshipper of Lord Sri Rama. This decision made him sorrow and said do not go for auction, I will give my 200 acres land surrounded by Wyra Raoad and Yellandu road to government for building Govt. Degree College. Later the land is utilized for building District Court and its Quarters, Stadium, University PG College, Medicinal Park etc..

Sports

The college campus ground was given away for the construction of Sardar Patel Stadium. This ground hosts major inter district and inter state sports events.The college organises various leadership programs under National Service Scheme(NSS).[5]

Archaeological Research

The history department has made significant research in major megalithic sites around Khammam District.[6] Some of the artifacts were hosted in the college. There was also a proposal to construct a museum. Prof KP Rao of University of Hyderabad has guided the research team to excavate Megalithic pottery.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "New courses at SR&BGNR College". Thehindu.com. 2014-07-05. Retrieved 2015-05-20.
  2. ↑ "Kakatiya University, Warangal-506009, Telangana,India". Kakatiya.ac.in. Retrieved 2015-05-20.
  3. ↑ "S. R. & B. G. N. R. Govt. Arts & Science College, Khammam, Andhra Pradesh". Andhradesh.com. Retrieved 2015-05-20.
  4. ↑ http://gdcts.cgg.gov.in/khammam.edu
  5. ↑ "Develop leadership qualities, NSS volunteers told". Thehindu.com. 2013-09-29. Retrieved 2015-05-20.
  6. ↑ "Brochure on megalithic sites in Khammam". Thehindu.com. 2014-06-10. Retrieved 2015-05-20.
  7. ↑ P. Sridhar (2014-04-05). "Impetus for heritage conservation mission". Thehindu.com. Retrieved 2015-05-20.

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