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What happened
Former Vice-President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu visited the C.P. Brown Research Centre in Kadapa to celebrate the centenary of scholar Janumaddi Hanumath Sastry. He urged the public to protect native languages and literary heritage, stressing their importance for future generations. Naidu praised the contributions of Charles Philip Brown in preserving the Telugu language and recognized Hanumath Sastry's efforts in building the library and research centre, which houses over 50,000 books and 200 manuscripts. He presented awards in Sastry's memory to notable individuals in the literary field and announced a ₹5 lakh contribution to the library from the Swarna Bharat Trust, reinforcing the need for cultural preservation.
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Key insights
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Cultural Preservation Importance
Emphasizing the need to protect native languages.
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Recognition of Contributions
Honoring scholars who advance literary heritage.
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Financial Support for Libraries
Announcing aid to enhance literary resources.
Takeaways
Naidu's visit and calls for action highlight the critical role of preserving linguistic and literary heritage, ensuring that future generations can access and appreciate their cultural roots.