Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inaugurated the Earth Sciences University on Tuesday. The new institution, named after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, is located in Kothagudem , Bhadradri-Kothagudem district.
University Honors Manmohan Singh
Chief Minister Reddy stated the university honors Manmohan Singh. Singh’s tenure as Prime Minister facilitated the creation of a separate Telangana state. This action fulfilled a long-standing aspiration of the Telangana people.
Academic Mission and Scope
The Earth Sciences University stands as India’s first institution of its kind, according to Chief Minister Reddy. Its primary mission involves promoting research into mineral wealth. The university also aims to strengthen the state-run Singareni Collieries . This mining company operates across Kothagudem and other districts.
Institutional Upgrade and Offerings
Official sources confirmed the university was previously a college. This college offered courses specifically in mining and geology. The upgraded institution will now provide a broader curriculum in various subjects related to Earth Sciences.