Faculty Profile

Dr. B BALA KRISHNA

MENTOR

Public Relations Officer

Telugu

Dr. B. Balakrishna, Mentor & Board of Stuides Chairman, Department of Telugu, Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT), Basar. Email:** dr.b.balakrishna@rgukt.ac.in | **Phone:** +91 9948997983 **Professional Summary** Dr. B. Balakrishna is a dedicated academician, accomplished Telugu poet, and literary scholar with over **20 years of teaching experience**. Since **2008**, he has been serves as a faculty mentor in the Department of Telugu at **RGUKT–Basar (IIIT Basar)**. Driven by a profound commitment to fulfilling the foundational vision of the department, Dr. Balakrishna has devoted his career to instilling a deep love for the Telugu language, literature, and cultural heritage among thousands of technical students. His mentorship has guided generations of students—spanning from the inaugural 2008 batch to the present—empowering them to achieve excellence in global scientific and technological domains while actively contributing to Telugu literature as poets, storytellers, and novelists. **Academic Qualifications** * **Ph.D. in Telugu Literature** – Osmania University, Hyderabad *(Specialization: Modern Telugu Poetry - "Telugulo Laghu Kavitha Rupalu-Naneelu")*. * **M.A. in Telugu** – Osmania University, Hyderabad. * **National Eligibility Test (N.E.T.) & State Eligibility Test (S.E.T.)** Qualified. * **PGDCA** (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications). * **B.Com.** – Osmania University, Hyderabad. #### **Key Administrative & Institutional Roles** * **Public Relations Officer (PRO):** RGUKT–Basar (Sep 2025 – Present). * **Subject Expert (Telugu):** National Testing Agency (NTA), New Delhi (Nov 2025). * **Member, Board of Studies (BOS):** Department of Telugu, Giriraj Govt. College, Nizamabad (2023 – Present). * **Chairperson, Scrutiny Committee:** Guest Faculty Recruitment, RGUKT–Basar (2019, 2022, 2025). * **Subject Co-ordinator / HOD (Pre-University Course):** RGUKT–Basar (2010 – 2014). * **Member:** University Cultural Committee, RGUKT–Basar (2015 – Present). * **Hostel Warden:** RGUKT–Basar (2018 – 2019). #### **Literary Works & Publications** Dr. Balakrishna is an author of **8 published books**, spanning poetry and critical literary essays: 1. *Agni Vasantham* (Poetry, 2005) 2. *Bhava Chitraalu* (Poetry, 2006) – **Nominated for Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar (2014)** 3. *Viraha Sameeraalu* (Poetry, 2009) 4. *Akshara Vanam* (Literary Essays, 2017) 5. *Kalala Goodu* (Poetry, 2019) 6. *Mattinai Puttalanundi* (Poetry, 2020) 7. *Maxims* (Poetry, 2021) 8. *Anaaru Poolu* (Poetry, 2022) He has also published **over 11 research articles and book chapters** in peer-reviewed national and international journals (such as *Moosi*, *Bhava Veena*, and *Journal of Indian Languages and Literature*), alongside numerous short stories and literary reviews in leading Telugu dailies and weeklies. #### **Seminars & Scholarly Contributions** * Presented research papers at **over 15 National and State Seminars** organized by prestigious institutions, including Osmania University, Telangana University, and the Telugu Academy. * Active participant in international conferences, including the **World Telugu Conference (2017)** and the **2nd Telugu Literary Congress (2026)**. * Completed executive training programs in **Academic Leadership** and **Stress Management** from Dr. MCR HRD Institute of Telangana (2024).

Degree	Programme / Specialization	University / Board
UG	B.Com	Osmania University
PG	M.A.Telugu	Osmania University
Ph.D	Ph.D	Osmania University
Others	N.E.T	U.G.C
Others	S.E.T	Osmania University

Institution / Organization	Designation	From	To
RGUKT - BASARA	Mentor	2009	Till Date

1. Dr.B.BalaKrishna : “EE KAALAPU TELUGU TELUGENA”. Moosi,(National Journal of Literary, Culture & Historical Study) monthly. Nov- 2008. ISSN : 2457 -0796
2. Dr.B.BalaKrishna : “MUSAPHARULU – TATTVIKA CHINTANA”. Telugu Academy,(Telugu Dept, O.U. Seminar Papers) 2014.
3. Dr.B.BalaKrishna&A.Laxmi Reddy : Article in Book “TELUGULO LAGHU KAVITA PRAKRIYALU”. Different Literary Forms of Indian Literature. Feb-2017. ISBN : 978 -93 -5267 -693 -4.
4. Dr.B.BalaKrishna : Article in Book “TELUGU KAVITVAM – LAGHU KAVANA ROOPALU ”. Telugu Sahitya Vyasaalu(Book Chapter). Sep- 2017. ISBN : 978 -93 -83729 -50 -0.
5. Dr.B.BalaKrishna : “POOLA VINDU – KAYVA RASANA ”. Bhava Veena,(International Journal ofLiterary, Culture & Language Study) Vol.13 Issue no- 9, monthly. Sep- 2017. ISSN : 2456 -4702.
6. Dr.B.BalaKrishna :“CHALAM 'JAYADEVA' NAATAKAM– MANASTATTVA CHITRANAM ”. Bhava Veena,(International Journal ofLiterary, Culture & Language Study) Vol.14 Issue no- 10(1), monthly. Oct- 2017. ISSN : 2456 -4702.
7. Dr.B.BalaKrishna :“NAANEE KAVITA – STREEVAADAM”. Journal of Indian Languages and Literature. (International Research Journal). Bi-AnnuaL. Apr- 2018. ISSN : 2455 -1678.
8. Dr.B.BalaKrishna : Article in Book “NAANEELALO PRADESHIKA CHAITANYAM ”. Telugu Sahitya Vyasaalu(Book Chapter by Nava Telangana Pulishing House). May- 2018.
9. Dr.B.BalaKrishna : “TELUGU THOTALO SAUGANDHIKA SAMBHARITHA KALIKALU ”. Moosi,(National Journal of Literary, Culture & Historical Study) monthly. Apr- 2019. ISSN : 2457 -0796.

1. Participated in World Telugu Conference Organized by Telugu Academy & The Govt of Telangana State from 15-12-2017 to 19-12-2017.

1. Agni Vasantham (Telugu Poetry) 2005.
2. Bhava Chitraalu (Telugu Poetry) 2006.
3. Viraha Sameeraalu (Telugu Poetry) 2009
4. Akshara Vanam (Literary Essays) 2017.
5. Kalala Goodu (Telugu Poetry) 2019.
6. Mattinai Puttalanundi (TeluguPoetry) 2020.
7. Anaaru Poolu (Telugu Poetry) 2022.

1. C. Narayana Reddy Literary Award received from Kala Nilayam (Cultural Association, Hyderabad.) 9th September,2018.

1. University 7th Rank in P.G

1. Participated in the workshop on “REASEARCH METHODOLOGY AND REASEARCH SUPERVISION” conducted by the UGC and TELUGU ACADEMY, organized by the Department Of Telugu, Osmania University, Hyderabad from 10-08-2012 & 11-08-2012.
2. Attended for Training Program “PADYAMTO PARAMARTHAM” conducted by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati. During the period from 18-08-2012 to 19-08-2012 at Tirupati.
3. Participated in the workshop on “AVADHAANA RAAJADHAANEE” a mega poetic literary-cultural program in Sanskrit, Hindi &Telugu. Organized by Avadhana Saraswathi Peetham, Hyderabad, &Dehli Telugu Academy. During the period from 02-11-2014 to 09-11-2014 at Delhi.
4. Participated in International workshop on “ENABLING and EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ROLE of STAKEHOLDERS”. Organized by Department of Psychology, Adivkavi Nannaya University,on 04-03-2017.
5. Participated in the workshop on “TELUGU INSCRIPTIONS, MANUSCRIPT STUDY AND EDITING” organized by Centre of Excellence for Studies In Classical Telugu, M.H.R.D, Govt. of India. During the period from 11-02-2019 to 17-02-2019 at Hyderabad.
6. Participated in International Symposium on “ENABLING and EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ROLE of STAKEHOLDERS”. Organized by Department of Psychology, Adivkavi Nannaya University, on 01-03-2017.
7. Paricipated in an Out Reach Program on “TELUGU LANGUAGE AWARENESS AND SKILLS” conducted in Government Jr. College and Zilla Parishad High School, Tanoor, Nirmal Dist. On 14-12-2016.

1. Classical Poetry
2. Modern Poetry
3. Yvakaranam (Grammer)
4. Chandassu (Prosody)
5. Telugu Jaathi Charitra (History)
6. Folk Literature
7. Linguistics

1. Member of Cultural and Social Activities Committe. (06-10-2016 - Till Date)
2. I was entrusted with the Boy's Hostel Warden duty for the period of 1-10-2018 to 30-09-2019