Telugu Kala Samithi, Kuwait, representing Telugu diaspora in Kuwait, engaged in social, charitable and cultural activities for more than 32 years, elected new office bearers for the year 2021-2022 from 1st July 2021.

Designation of Executive Committee Members

President - Mr. D. Sai Venkata Subba Rao

Vice President - Mr. B. Chandra Sekhar Raju

General Secretary - Mr. M. Sreevatsa

Joint Secretary - Mrs. C. Vardhani

Treasurer - Mr. B. Hemchand

Abu Halifa - Mr. Sai Krishna Gunnam {Elected}

Abu Halifa - Mr. Vijay Vytla {Elected}

Salmiya - Mr. Aswani Kummar Nimmagadda {Elected}

Mangaf - Mrs. SriSudha Dasari {Elected}

Farwaniya - Mr. Naveen Kumar {Elected}

Abbasiya - Mr. Shiva Prasad Raju {Elected}

Hawally - Mr. Sandeep Karanamsetty {Co-opted}

The Executive committee also co-opted the below listed members into various positions.

Ladies Wing Members

Mrs. Alekya Surya - Ladies Wing Coordinator

Mrs. Lalitha Akella - Program Coordinator

Mrs. Sreelakshmi Malyala - Ladies Wing Member

Mrs. Reena Kodimela - Ladies Wing Member

Mrs. Jayalakshmi Atmakuri - Ladies Wing Member

Mrs. SwethaSree Lakkimsetty - Ladies Wing Member

Mrs. Jhansi Rani Nettam - Ladies Wing Member

Mrs. Rani Sreeram Nettam - Ladies Wing Member

Advisory Committee

Mr. V. Nalini Mohan

Mr. D. Balaram Naidu

Mr. K. Venkata Siva Rao

Mr. Vasu Maguluri

Mrs. B. Jyotsna Kishore

Mr. Talamanchi Srinivas

Mr. P. Parthasarathy

As a part of their first activity, the Executive Committee organized a summer camp for kids and women in coordination with Ladies Wing members, the first of its kind in 32 years of Telugu Kala Samithi history, online on ZOOM platform over a period of one month from 11th July to 12 August. The summer camp included various activities like Yoga, Zumba, Dance-Baby-Dance, Cookery, Glass Painting, Calligraphy, Origami, Quiz, Photography techniques, Health and Hygiene, Memory games. It also included sessions on Mythological Stories, Orientation on Vedic Culture and its importance, Indian Heritage & Culture.

The Executive Committee organized a closing ceremony of the summer camp in accordance with 75th anniversary of Indian independence, on Friday, 13th August, on ZOOM platform, with enthusiastic patriotic themed performances by summer camp participants.

Mrs. Lalitha who is the program coordinator of Telugu Kala Samithi, Kuwait, welcomed all the participants to the celebration, which started with the national anthems of Kuwait and India. Mr. Sai Venkata Subbarao Devata – President, introduced various sub- committees to all members and invited H.E. Sibi George, Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, who congratulated the efforts of Telugu Kala Samithi, for carrying out such innovative programs during pandemic situations and contribution to the society during 60 years of Kuwait-India bilateral relationships. H.E. Sibi George also congratulated all the members on the 75th anniversary of Indian independence.

Telugu Kala Samithi also had the privilege to host Shri. V.V. (JD) Lakshmi Narayana, IPS – Ex CBI Joint Director, who guided the members with his motivational insights on today’s generation of kids and challenges faced in parent-child relationship. He then went onto answer the questions posted by children on various aspects such as career goals, detoxifying from social media, having clear vision and goals.

The event then went on with performances by children who had taken immense efforts in showing the values and culture of India through their beautiful performances. Telugu Kala Samithi along with Mindtree International felicitated the students who secured 95% and above in 10th and 12th standards with a memento. Participants of the summer camp were handed over gifts and certificates by the Executive Committee members.

The celebration concluded with vote of thanks by Mr. Sreevatsa – General Secretary, conveying sincere appreciation to guests and members for participating and the sponsors for their support in making the event successful.