Chandrasekhar Rao works on the Telangana touch

Hyderabad: The age-old colloquial term “Yaasangi” (summer crop), commonly used by Telangana agriculturists in the past, is back!

For the first time since formation of the state, the TS agriculture department has used the term “yaasangi” for the Rabi season that has now begun.

In the new districts too, designations of some officials have also been changed to age-old Telangana terms.

Revenue inspectors in villages are now back as “girdhavar”, mandal revenue officers are now “tahsildar” and a deputy MRO is “naib tahsildar.”

Sources in the government say that more changes are expected in the days to come in the state.

Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s is trying to give a Telangana touch to all aspects of life and promoting art, culture, cuisine, dialects, slang and commonly used names, some of which are long forgotten.

In fact, Mr Rao’s Telangana and Deccani slang in his speeches had become a big hit during T-movement and subsequently too.

Since 1956, when Andhra Pradesh state was formed, subsequent governments and departments used the terminology “kharif” (July to October—autumn) and rabi (October to March— winter).

Pakistan and Bangladesh too use the same terminology in agriculture, which is reportedly an Arabic term brought by Moghuls.

“Yaasangi” is commonly used in Ranga Reddy, Medak and other districts in Telangana among the older generation, but many young farmers have almost forgotten the term.

“Yaasangi was commonly described for summer crop or Yendakalam pantalu in Telangana. But the usage of the word was almost forgotten in government circles. The CM has revived the same,” said Desapati Srinivas, poet, T-movement activists and a close aide of Mr Rao.

'South of North and North of South,’ Telangana State has long been a meeting place for diverse languages and cultures. It is easily the best example for India’s composite culture, pluralism and inclusiveness, says the government portal.