Sri Rama and Bhaktha Gentela Narayana Rao Government Degree College explained

SR & BGNR Govt. Degree College (Autonomous)
Academic Affiliation:Kakatiya University
Principal:Prof. Mohammad Zakirullah
Students:5500
Undergrad:4500
Postgrad:1000
Doctoral:0
Address:Yellandu Road
City:Khammam
State:Telangana
Country:India
Postcode:507002
Coordinates:17.2542°N 80.1605°W
Pushpin Map:India Telangana #India
Campus:Urban
Language:Telugu and English Medium
Logo Alt:2.5'

Sri Rama and Bhaktha Gentela Narayana Rao Government Degree College(Autonomous) in short SR&BGNR Degree College(A) is the major degree college in Khammam, Telangana offering Degree and Post graduate courses. Recently it is accredited with A++ with 3.64 CGPA in NAAC Accreditation that is highest in India for any Govt, Non Professional, Multidisciplinary Degree College. There is no other Govt, Non Professional, Multidisciplinary Degree College in entire India having A++ Grade.[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 the decision of establishing this college, the government said there is a 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.[4]

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 Road and Yellandu road to the 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.. Recently it got A++ with 3.64 CGPA in NAAC Accreditation, that is highest in India for a Non-Professional, Government Multi-disciplinary Degree College

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]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: New courses at SR&BGNR College . The Hindu . Thehindu.com . 2014-07-05 . 2015-05-20.
  2. Web site: Kakatiya University, Warangal-506009, Telangana, India . Kakatiya.ac.in . 2015-05-20.
  3. Web site: S. R. & B. G. N. R. Govt. Arts & Science College, Khammam, Andhra Pradesh . Andhradesh.com . 2015-05-20.
  4. Web site: Welcome to SR&BGNR GOVT. ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), KHAMMAM.
  5. News: Develop leadership qualities, NSS volunteers told . The Hindu . Thehindu.com . 2013-09-29 . 2015-05-20.
  6. News: Brochure on megalithic sites in Khammam . The Hindu . Thehindu.com . 2014-06-10 . 2015-05-20.
  7. News: P. Sridhar . Impetus for heritage conservation mission . The Hindu . Thehindu.com . 2014-04-05 . 2015-05-20.