Dravidian University
Among the world’s language families the Dravidian family of
languages enjoys a special place of distinction with an ancient origin and a
continuation of a greater civilization. The Dravidian family of languages
comprises 27 languages spread across the entire India and Beluchistan.
All of them have contributed to the oneness of the rich mosaic of Indian
culture. The major languages are; Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.
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An
Institution with Distinct Character
Fulfilling the long felt intellectual call for a national
institution to conduct study and research both at home and abroad in
these ancient languages and to promote a greater sense of
fraternity and spirit of integration among the speakers of the major Dravidian
languages in the South the Government of Andhra Pradesh has benevolently come
forward to establish Dravidian University through a Legislative Act in October
1997 involving the support of the other Southern States, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
and Kerala. It is located at a trilingual junction at Kuppam, Chittor Dstrict
in the South-Western tip of A.P, which is only 4 kms away from Karnataka, 8 kms
from Tamil Nadu and of course very close to Kerala border, which is less than
4.5 hrs drive. The principle objective of the establishment of the
Dravidian University is to promote integrated studies on the common heritage of
the Dravidian speakers facilitating a strong perception of oneness among
them.
Dravidian University,Kuppam
KUPPAM - 517 425,
INDIA TEL: +91-8570-278220,
FAX: +91-8570-278230
KUPPAM - 517 425,
INDIA TEL: +91-8570-278220,
FAX: +91-8570-278230