Sri Rama and Bhaktha Gentela Narayana Rao Government Degree College
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| academic_affiliation = Kakatiya University
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| principal = Prof. Mohammad Zakirullah
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| students = 5500
| undergrad = 4500
| postgrad = 1000
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| address = Yellandu Road
| city = Khammam
| state = Telangana
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| postcode = 507002
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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.{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/new-courses-at-srbgnr-college/article6179356.ece |title=New courses at SR&BGNR College |newspaper=The Hindu |publisher=Thehindu.com |date=2014-07-05 |accessdate=2015-05-20}} It is affiliated to Kakatiya University.{{cite web|url=http://kakatiya.ac.in/university-pg-college-khammam |title=Kakatiya University, Warangal-506009, Telangana, India |publisher=Kakatiya.ac.in |date= |accessdate=2015-05-20}}
History
Established in 1956, it acted as a major graduation place for the entire district of Khammam.{{cite web|url=http://www.andhradesh.com/S-R-B-G-N-R-598.html |title=S. R. & B. G. N. R. Govt. Arts & Science College, Khammam, Andhra Pradesh |publisher=Andhradesh.com |date= |accessdate=2015-05-20}}
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.{{Cite web|url=http://gdcts.cgg.gov.in/khammam.edu|title = Welcome to SR&BGNR GOVT. ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), KHAMMAM}}
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).{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/develop-leadership-qualities-nss-volunteers-told/article5181446.ece |title=Develop leadership qualities, NSS volunteers told |newspaper=The Hindu |publisher=Thehindu.com |date=2013-09-29 |accessdate=2015-05-20}}
Archaeological research
The history department has made significant research in major megalithic sites around Khammam District.{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/brochure-on-megalithic-sites-in-khammam/article6099678.ece |title=Brochure on megalithic sites in Khammam |newspaper=The Hindu |publisher=Thehindu.com |date=2014-06-10 |accessdate=2015-05-20}} 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.{{cite news|author=P. Sridhar |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/impetus-for-heritage-conservation-mission/article5874554.ece |title=Impetus for heritage conservation mission |newspaper=The Hindu |publisher=Thehindu.com |date=2014-04-05 |accessdate=2015-05-20}}
See also
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External links
- {{Official website|https://gdcts.cgg.gov.in/khammam.edu}}
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