Chukka Ramaiah
{{Short description|Indian educationist and politician}}
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| image = Dr. Raji Reddy Katukoori presenting Math Genius Award 2015 to Dr. Chukka Ramaiah Garu.jpg
| caption = Ramaiah receiving an award in 2016
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1925|11|20|df=y}}
| birth_place = Gudur village, Warangal district, Telangana
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| occupation = Educator, activist, legislator
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Chukka Ramaiah (born 20 November 1925){{cite web|url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/121992/chukka-ramaiah-telangana-educationist-iit-exam/ |title=Chukka Ramaiah – The IIT Giant of India |publisher=The Better India |date=4 December 2014 |accessdate=9 March 2020}} is an Indian educationist.{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/27/stories/2006102712310300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080906160915/http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/27/stories/2006102712310300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2008-09-06 |title=Andhra Pradesh / Nalgonda News : Chukka Ramaiah links MLC seat to 'social issues' |date=2006-10-27 |work=The Hindu |accessdate=2013-10-04}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/12/28/stories/2006122817340300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105152646/http://www.hindu.com/2006/12/28/stories/2006122817340300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-05 |title=Andhra Pradesh / Nizamabad News : Chukka Ramaiah against setting up IIT near Hyderabad |date=2006-12-28 |work=The Hindu |accessdate=2013-10-04}} He is known as "IIT Ramaiah"{{Cite news|last=The Hans India|date=2015-09-05|title=The Hans India|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2015-09-05/Is-Chukka-Ramaiah-not-the-best-teacher/174480|access-date=2 November 2020}} for teaching at IIT Study Circle, an IIT JEE coaching centre at Nallakunta, Hyderabad. He was a leading Telangana activist.{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/trs-rejects-justice-srikrishna-panel-report-on-telangana/734156/2 |title=TRS rejects Justice Srikrishna panel report on Telangana |publisher=Indian Express |date=2011-01-06 |accessdate=2013-10-04}}
Career
Ramaiah fought against the feudal system in Hyderabad State that was prevalent in rural hinterland of Telangana region. He actively participated in helping the poor, and was banished by his Brahmin community for helping the dalits and the downtrodden. He joined the Mahatma Gandhi's untouchability movement and tried to reform backward sections in his village. He actively participated in the rebellion against the Razakar Movement and was jailed for several years.{{cite web |last1=Bhandaram |first1=Vishnupriya |title=Social activism and algebra |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/social-activism-and-algebra/article3284110.ece |website=The Hindu |accessdate=29 June 2018 |language=en-IN |date=5 April 2012}}
=Political career=
=Activism=
He was instrumental in the fight to set up an IIT in Telangana at Hyderabad, Telangana. However, the government set it up near Hyderabad, in spite of his love opposition.
He was a strong votary for the statehood of Telangana and often spoke of poverty and backwardness of the region.
=Writing career=
Ramaiah authored over 16 books in Telugu, mainly focusing on education, including Chinna Paatam and Desadesallo Vidya.{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/21/stories/2008112161180500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107023539/http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/21/stories/2008112161180500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-07 |title=Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Chukka Ramaiah's books released |date=2008-11-21 |work=The Hindu |accessdate=2013-10-04}}
References
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External links
- [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-235310075338941668# Chukka Ramaiah Biography Part 1]
- [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-235310075338941668#docid=9203254966253951074 Chukka Ramaiah Biography Part 2]
- [http://www.avkf.org/BookLink/display_author_books.php?author_id=786 Books authored by Chukka Ramaiah]
- [http://www.khojiye.com/coaching/iit-ramaiah-academy/ Student reviews of IIT Study Circle]
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Category:Educators from Andhra Pradesh
Category:People from Hanamkonda district