TG’s 1st Women’s Varsity Gets Autonomy

Hyderabad: The corridors of Telangana’s first women’s university were abuzz with celebrations as students and faculty welcomed the passage of the Veeranari Chakali Ailamma Women’s University Bill in the state Assembly on Thursday. The bill, introduced by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, grants autonomous status to the institution, marking a historic step for women’s education in Telangana.

“For years, our degrees bore the name of Osmania University despite us being part of a separate institution,” said a jubilant postgraduate student Akhila V. S. “Today, we finally have an identity of our own. It feels like we’ve been given the recognition we deserved all along.”

Faculty members expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for this transformative initiative. “This bill opens new avenues for growth and ensures that we can operate with the autonomy necessary to excel,” a senior professor told Deccan Chronicle.

Until now, the university functioned without official legislative backing, with its students receiving degrees under Osmania University’s name. With the bill’s approval, the university not only gains legislative recognition but also paves the way to introduce new courses, expand infrastructure, and enhance women’s welfare programmes.

“This is not just a milestone for our institution but also the role of women in Telangana’s development,” said another faculty member Krishnaji Rao. “It’s an acknowledgment of the importance of education in empowering women and building a progressive society.”

The Chief Minister spoke about the importance of this initiative, stating that a women’s university would significantly contribute to the state’s holistic development by nurturing educated and empowered women.