Nizamabad, Nov 11 (UDN): In a heartwarming gesture towards rural education, Telugu ad filmmaker and assistant director Allapulla Gangareddy has established a library worth ₹11 lakh, stocked with nearly 6,000 books, at the school where he studied as a child. The initiative aims to promote reading habits and improve access to knowledge among students in his native village of Mothe in Telangana.
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The library has been set up at Zilla Parishad High School, where Gangareddy studied up to Class 10 in 1994. Dedicated to the memory of his late father, Allapulla Raju, the facility is expected to provide students with access to a wide range of educational and literary resources.
A native of Mothe village in Velpur mandal, Gangareddy said his own school experiences and passion for reading inspired him to take up the initiative. He realised the importance of books during his student days, particularly when classmates discussed the works of renowned Telugu writers such as Sri Sri, Chalam and Kodavatiganti Kutumba Rao.
He also recognised that students in rural areas often lack access to adequate reading materials and library facilities, putting them at a disadvantage compared to their urban counterparts.
After completing Class 10, Gangareddy pursued Intermediate studies at Velpur, graduated from New Science College in Saifabad and completed his postgraduate studies at Osmania University. He subsequently trained at the Ramanaidu Film Institute, worked in London and entered the Telugu film industry. He has worked as an advertising filmmaker and assistant director on several films and is currently preparing to direct his own movie.
Before establishing the library, Gangareddy collaborated with former students of the school to undertake various developmental initiatives for the institution. He later decided to create a dedicated library in memory of his father.
The collection includes books on Telugu literature, short stories, comics, science, biographies of scientists, national and international leaders, eminent personalities and personality development.
Library to Promote Reading and Learning
The initiative goes beyond providing books. The library plans to organise reading programmes, book reviews and group discussions to encourage students to develop critical thinking and communication skills.
Students will also be guided to identify their interests, explore their potential and set goals for their future. The library is expected to become fully operational following six months of planned activities.
Initiative Inspires Others
Gangareddy hopes the project will motivate more individuals to contribute towards improving government schools and strengthening rural education.
The initiative has already begun inspiring others, with five people from neighbouring villages expressing interest in setting up similar libraries in their respective schools.
At a time when many government schools continue to face a shortage of library facilities, Gangareddy’s contribution stands out as an example of how former students can give back to their educational institutions.
His return to the school with 6,000 books is not merely an act of generosity but an investment in the dreams and aspirations of the next generation.
