Veeranari Ilemma Jayanthi was celebrated at Regional Agricultural Research station, Palem on 26 th September, 2024

Veeranari Ilemma Jayanthi was celebrated at Regional Agricultural Research station, Palem on 26th September, 2024 to commemorate her 129th birth anniversary. The programme was started with garlanding the photo of Veeranari Ilemma by Dr. D. Shashi Bhushan, i/c ADR. Later, all the teaching, non teaching and ministerial staff of RARS, Palem were offered the floral tributes to Veeranari Ilemma. While addressing the gathering Dr. Shashi Bhushan, Principal Scientist (Pl. Breeding), recalled her sacrifices and fighting spirit. Ilamma was a democratic activist who fought legal battles to realize her rights and was a symbol of self-respect for the backward communities. Ilamma’s inspiration was embodied in the formation of Telangana State and the subsequent developments.