Tue Dec 02 15:53:13 UTC 2025: Summary:
Telangana’s government has inaugurated the Dr. Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. The Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, along with other ministers, emphasized the university’s significance as the first of its kind in India and its potential to become a world-class institution for Earth Sciences research. The government criticized the previous BRS administration for not honoring Dr. Manmohan Singh, during whose tenure Telangana was formed. The university, upgraded from the University College of Engineering, Kakatiya University, will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Telangana Inaugurates Nation’s First Earth Sciences University Named After Dr. Manmohan Singh
BHADRADRI KOTHAGUDEM, India – December 2, 2025 – The Telangana government today inaugurated the Dr. Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University in Bhadradri Kothagudem, marking a significant milestone in the state’s commitment to higher education and scientific research. The university, named after the former Prime Minister and renowned economist, is the first of its kind in India dedicated to Earth Sciences.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, speaking at the inaugural ceremony, hailed the university as an “iconic institution” poised to become a world-class center for research and development in the field. He emphasized the university’s potential to contribute immensely to Earth Sciences research and benefit the nation.
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy criticized the previous BRS government for neglecting to honor Dr. Manmohan Singh, whose tenure as Prime Minister saw the formation of Telangana. He praised the current Congress government for recognizing the iconic leader’s contributions by naming the prestigious university after him.
The university, formerly the University College of Engineering, Kakatiya University, has been upgraded and will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Geology, as well as Environmental Science courses, starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.
Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageshwara Rao and Kothagudem MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao were also present at the inauguration. The establishment of this specialized university reflects Telangana’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and fostering a new generation of experts in Earth Sciences.
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