A.P. govt. fixes ₹30,000 honorarium per month for writer Gurajada’s family
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a monthly honorarium of ₹30,000 for the great-grandson of writer Gurajada Apparao. The funds are intended to support the preservation of the writer's historic home near Vizianagaram Fort.
Why it matters
This highlights state-level efforts to preserve cultural heritage and support the families of historical literary figures.
The Andhra Pradesh government has fixed an honourarium of ₹30,000 per month for Gurajada Venkateswara Prasad, the great-grandson of eminent writer Gurajada Apparao, for preserving the writer's house near Vizianagaram Fort.
Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad issued the orders in this regard and said that Andhra Pradesh State Creativity and Cultural Commission would sanction the amount to Mr. Prasad for lifetime.
Addressing the media, Mr. Prasad and his wife G. Indira thanked the government for recognising the relentless services of the family for protecting the house.
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