The name of the Organization is Andhra Pradesh State Urdu Academy functioning at D.No. 76-1-6A/1&2, Malavika Villa Old Mig HB Colony, Bhavanipuram,Vijayawada-520012, A.P. The functions and duties of the Academy are mentioned hereunder in its Bye-laws.
The Urdu Academy A.P. was established vide G.O.Ms.No.1466, Education Department, dated 31st December, 1975, and registered under the "A.P Public Societies Registration Act, 1950 Fasli (Act, I of 1350 Fasli)", vide Registration No. 97 of 1976, dated 7-02-1976 in the unified State of Andhra Pradesh. After bifurcation of the State of Andhra Pradesh, the Telangana State Urdu Academy was registered separately vide Registration No. 197 / 2015 as desired in Govt. Memo. No. 2681/O.P/A1/2014, dt. 09-12-2014 issued by the Secretary to Government, Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
The main objectives of the Academy are:
i. To preserve, foster and develop the Urdu Language and its literature &
ii. To work for promotion, development, dissemination and advancement of Urdu Language and literature in the State.
In pursuance of its schemes and objectives, the Academy is implementing the following Schems:
I. PRESERVING & PROMOTION OF URDU LANGUAGE
Under this head, the following schemes are being implemented:
- Moulana Abul Kalam Azad National Award
- Maqdoom Award
- Life Time Achievement Award
- Best Urdu Teachers Award
- Best Urdu Students Award
- Awards on printed Urdu books
- Financial assistance for publication of Urdu manuscripts
- Qaumi Zaban (monthly magazine of Urdu Academy)
- Financial assistance to Urdu periodicals
- Financial assistance to Urdu news agencies
- Grant in aid to Urdu Voluntary Organisations
- Financial aid for conducting Urdu Mushairas, Seminars & Symposium
- Financial aid to Small Urdu News papers
- Financial Aid to Urdu Writers & Journalists
- Financial aid to Urdu Libraries in shape of Books
- Purchase of Urdu Books
- Printing of Calendars, Urdu Dairies, Broachers, Banners, etc.
- Installation of Book Sale Counter at All India Industrial Exhibition & NCPUL Programme etc.