Hyderabad :

Ice seems to be melting between Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and Telangana Joint Action Committee (TJAC) chairman Prof M Kodandaram if his appointment to two committees — to make Telangana history and culture part of school curriculum at all levels in the State — is any indication.

The development is significant since Kodandaram, after leading the Telangana movement, is sought to be roped in to help the State make radical changes in the school curriculum. After the installation of the TRS government, Kodandaram has gone back to teaching.

The Telangana government issued orders on Thursday constituting two separate committees to review and suggest changes for Telugu and Social Studies textbooks of all classes. “The committees are being set up to review Telugu language and Social Studies textbooks to reflect Telangana culture, history and literature in view of the State bifurcation,” the orders read. Former MLC and educationist Chukka Ramaiah and poet and CM’s OSD D Srinivas are also part of the panels.

Though Kodandaram clarified he was not consulted prior to his appointment, he said, “Telangana culture and history were never given the place they deserve. I welcome the government’s move.” He said it was important to capture past glory.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Telangana / by Express News Service / August 29th, 2014