About Us
In the event of the separation of the united state of Andhra Pradesh, the question has arisen among many people, where will the people of Rayalaseema be? Many times in between there is the proposition of Rayala telangana. Some said like two districts will be in Telangana and two districts will be in the new state of Andhra Pradesh. Finally there was a partition. These arguments came to an end. Most of the areas of Rayalaseema remained in the state of Andhra Pradesh like 1953’s ‘Andhra’ state. The two states separated like brothers, as many wished for. But there are many people who settled in Hyderabad from Rayalaseema region for 100 years. That being said, in some districts, marriage relations and cultural exchanges have existed since before and are still continuing. In this background, after the bifurcation of the state, the question came like what is the fate of the people of Rayalaseema in Telangana. After thinking about it and coming to a conclusion, many intellectuals came to the conclusion that it would be better to bring together all the people of greater Rayalaseema regions and do something together. In this order, the seeds were sown for the formation of this great institution
Our Founders
GRAT is an NGO formed for the upliftment of the residents of ten districts of Greater Rayalaseema settled in Telangana, irrespective of caste, creed and religions. In 2014, Elders respected sri A.Hanumantha reddy, Ex IPS officer, Justice sri P.Lakshmana reddy, Smt A.Shyamala Reddy established GRAT voluntary service organization with the aim of developing and welfare of the people of Greater Rayalaseema. After the bifurcation of the united State of Andhra Pradesh, the organisation was established with the intention of contributing to the socio-economic progress of the people of our region by all of us coming together and cooperating with each other, thinking that the union of the people of our region was inevitable.
Initiatives undertaken by the institution so far
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From the year 2014 to 2019, krishe in collaboration with the GRAT selected 3500 people and they were given free training and they got job opportunities in various companies. Encouragement has been provided in adapting them as industry ready.
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They obtained Jobs in top companies namely multinational companies like IBM, TCS and Infosys etc.
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In collaboration with the same organization, the school cheyuta program was organized in Sanath nagar basti and the training provided free of cost to the children going to government schools or the basti children in corporate schools was provided free of cost and helped in their upliftment.
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Free medical assistance to greater raayalaseema people
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Free medical camps were organized and free eye tests were conducted for those in need and all kinds of medical tests were conducted and they were provided with necessary medicines and eyeglasses. Similarly, with the help of hospitals run by the residents of our area, many members have been provided with subsidized medical facilities.
Vana Bhojana Mahotsavam
Kartika Vanabhojana Mahotsavam, which is one of the main festivals of our region, was organized several times to support the gathering of the people of our region. The Van Bhojan program represents unity in diversity. All the castes of the society celebrate this festival with a sense of brotherhood regardless of religion
Greater Rayalaseema Cultural Conference
The Greater Rayalaseema Cultural Conferences were held in grandeur at Harihara Kala Bhavan in Secunderabad to enhance the cultural traditions of our region. Former Supreme Court Judge Subhasan Reddy, High Court Judges Mr. Seshasayana Reddy, Mr. Reddy, Mr. Chandramohan Reddy and various political leaders were present as chief guests of this program. Through this, the cultures of the people of this region will be introduced to the future generations
Greater Rayalaseema people meets
Special gatherings were organized in all areas like in Greater Hyderabad and the people of our area were made members of the organization at those meetings. In this program, the problems faced by the residents of our region were discussed and solutions were suggested.
Media and Press meets
In the gatherings we will collect all the problems faced by our region's people. And when pressmeets are arranged we take those issues to the government through print, electronic and digital media.
Free Medical Support
Free medical assistance to greater raayalaseema people.
Free medical camps were organized and free eye tests were conducted for those in need and all kinds of medical tests were conducted and they were provided with necessary medicines and eyeglasses. Similarly, with the help of hospitals run by the residents of our area, many members have been provided with subsidized medical facilities.
Free Training Sessions
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From the year 2014 to 2019, krishe in collaboration with the GRAT selected 3500 people and they were given free training and they got job opportunities in various companies. Encouragement has been provided in adapting them as industry ready.
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They obtained Jobs in top companies namely multinational companies like IBM, TCS and Infosys etc.
Activities Undertaken by GRAT
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Fundraising for Greater Rayalaseema permanent building
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Sapta padi(marriage match platform)
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Greater Rayalaseema area wise gatherings-small town halls type
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Conducting regular meetings for the development of literary, culture aspects, businesses of our region
GRAT Services
Grat Introduces
GRAT-BUSINESS NETWORK FORUM
1 Free entry for networking meetings
2. Free business promotion through Website (other than adds)
3. Free Entry for seminar and webinars
2. Training and Development
3. Mentoring
4. Access to Consumer network
Annual membership fee Only Rs. 5000
Eligibility to become member: Greater Rayalaseema Business people only (Prakasam, Nelloor, Chittoor, Sri Balaji, Kadapa, Sri Annamaya, Kurnool, Nandyal, Ananthapur and Sri Sathya Sai District).
Founder's Message
Justice Sri P Lakshamana Reddy Garu,
Former Justice, High Court of Andhra Pradesh
తెలంగాణా లో ఉన్నటువంటి గ్రేటర్ రాయలసీమ వాసులందరు ఒక తాటి మీదకు వచ్చి, GRAT అందిస్తున్న సేవలను అంది పుచ్చుకోవాలని నా మనవి. అదే విదంగా తెలంగాణా లో ఉన్నటువంటి 15 లక్షల మంది మన ప్రాంత వాసులను సంస్థలో సభ్యులుగా చేర్చడానికి సంస్థ వివిధ కార్యక్రమాలను చేపడుతుంది. దీని లో మన ప్రాంత వాసులందరు భాగస్వామ్యులు అవ్వాలని మరియు సంస్థలో ప్రతి ఒక్కరు విధిగా సభ్యులుగా చేరి సంస్థను బలోపేతం చేయాలని నా మనవి -
Sri A. Hanumantha Reddy Garu
IPS (Retd)
GRAT ఇప్పటివరకు చేపట్టిన కార్యక్రమాలకు ఎంతోమంది స్వచ్చందంగా మరియు ఆర్థికంగా సహాయ సహకారాలు అందించి సంస్థ అభ్యున్నతికి తోడ్పాటు అందించినందుకు మీ అందరికి పేరు, పేరున ధన్యవాదములు. సంస్థ నిర్వహించే కార్యక్రమాలకు మరియు పెళ్లిళ్లు, ఫంక్షన్స్ నిర్వహించుకోవడానికి ఒక శాశ్వత భవనం మనకు అవసరం. ఇది మనప్రాంత వాసులకు ఎంత గానో ఉపయోగపడుతుంది. దీని నిర్మాణ బాధ్యతలో మీరందరు భాగస్వాములు కావాలని, దీనికి కావలసిన ఆర్థిక, మరియు అవసరమైన అన్ని రకాల వనరులు స్వచ్చందంగా అందించాలని మనవి -
Smt. Shyamala Reddy Garu
GRAT నిర్వహిస్తున్న అన్ని కార్యక్రమాలలో మన గ్రేటర్ రాయలసీమ వాసులందరు స్వచ్చందంగా పాల్గొని, మన ప్రాంత వాసుల అభివృద్ధికి అందరు భాగస్వాములు కావాలని మనవి. ముఖ్యంగా యువత మరియు మహిళలు సంస్థ చేపట్టే కార్యక్రమాలలో పాల్గొని, సంస్థలో సభ్యులుగా చేరి సంస్థను ముందుకి తీసుకెళ్ళాలని మనవి. మీ అందిరి చేయూత మాకు ఎంతో స్ఫూర్తిని ఇచ్చి, భవిష్యత్తులో మరిన్ని కార్యక్రమాలు నిర్వహించదానికి దోహదం చేస్తుంది -
Testimonials
Sekhar Dasari
Software Engineer, Hyderabad
I'm happy to report that my association with the GRAT Organization has been fantastic, and I consider it to be both an honour and a joy.
My gratitude goes out to GRAT for the fantastic work they do in assisting KRISHE Institute in uplifting underprivileged students and providing employment assistance for those in need.
My particular appreciation for GRAT is that it supports and organises events that celebrate the Rayalessema culture in order to preserve the greatness of that region.
Chennkeshavulu
Software Engineer, Hyderabad
When I was jobless, GRAT was a huge help. This organisation offers free technical trainings that include communication skills as well as seminars on developing one's own skills. My career was helped by these qualities.
D Naveen Kumar Reddy
Panchyat Raj Engineer, Proddatur
Greater Rayalseema Association of Hyderabad (GRAT) is a nonprofit organisation. and I'm grateful for GRAT's ongoing assistance with social services, medical camps, free technical education, and non-technical education.
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