Birth Anniversary of Acharya Kothapalli Jayashankar was celebrated at College of Food Science and Technology, Rudrur, on 06.08.2020. The programme was started with paying tributes to Acharya Kothapalli Jayashankar by the Associate dean followed by all the teaching and non-teaching staff of the college. The Associate Dean, CFST, Rudrur, spoke to the occasion and explained about the role of Professor Kothapalli Jayashankar in achieving Telangana State. He also spoke about Jayashankar Sir’s education, various positions held, commitment and selfless fight towards formation of separate Telangana state. The changes that were brought due to the separation of the state, especially with regard to employment to the local people and improvement in irrigation facilities were highlighted.