The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 4th World Telugu Conference at Tirupati today (December 27, 2012).

Speaking on the occasion, he called upon authorities to provide greater exposure to Indian languages so that the creativity embedded in Indian literature is spread across the world.

The President said it is important that the antiquity of Telugu language and civilization must be further explored. It is our responsibility to make every effort for its healthy growth and development so that posterity can benefit from the vast knowledge and ideas that rest within this language.

The President felicitated prominent personalities of Telugu language and culture and also laid the Foundation Stone for an International Convention Centre on the occasion.