International Research Journal of Education and Technology

This paper is made to examine the contribution of Andhra kesari Tanguturi Prakasam Panthulu to Social development of Andhra. As a lawyer, journalist, freedom fighter, parliamentarian and administrator, he left an indelible imprint of his personality in every area he chose to tread in life.

            The impact he made on the social life of Andhra is unparalleled. He pioneered a spate of revolutionary reforms inspired by the Gandhian constructive programmes involving, in particular, programmes relating to the uplift of Dalits, Handloom weavers and other deprived sections of the community.

            The programme of rural development that he introduced came to be looked upon as a precursor of the community development project that was later to change the fate of rural India.

Key words : Andhra kesari