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P. Vijaya Babu
Former Commissioner: RTI Former Editor
(Andhara Prabha Daily- The then group of Indian Express)
Chairman AP Intellectuals & Citizens forum (APIC) .
Educational Qualifications L.L.M (Constitution Law)
MA (Political Science), MA (Telugu Literature), MSc (Psychology)
P.G Dip. in JOURNALISM
L.L.B Dip. in RTI&COMMON LAWS
POSITIONS HELD:
• R.T.I Commissioner for A.P Information Commission Act
• Chief Editor ANDHRA PRABHA Telugu daily.
• Coordinator, India News In Europe Service (INEP) Brussels.
• National Secretary (twice) National Union of Journalists India (NUJI).(New Delhi)
• National Secretary (twice) Indian Media Centre (IMC).(New Delhi)
JOURNALISTIC CAREER:
• The erstwhile Editor of Andhra Prabha began career in 1985 as an Editor of PALLAKI group EETHARAM Weekly, and THARANGINI Youth Weekly.
• Earlier, in student days, with a passion for Telugu Literature, worked as the Editor for TELUGU BATA, a Literary Magazine.
• From the Magazine Editor for ANDHRA PRABHA Daily, in Indian Express Public Publications (Madurai) Limited. Rose to the top positions as an Associate Editor and finally as the Editor.
AS A WRITER:
• Nearly four decades journey in literature, penned innumerable articles on contemporary social issues, features, sketches, poems and Biographies of famous personalities of various fields.
• Besides, ‘Kashmir Article 370and A’ Gain Modi ( English &Telugu) attended as a Guest Lecturer in Nagarjuna University, Andhra University, SV University, Krishna University, Osmania University, Rachana Journalism College, and other reputed Institutions on feature Writing, Writing Skills in Journalism and the importance of Telugu Language.
PAPERS PRESENTED:
• As a Senior Journalist and representative of Media Houses at International Level National Level and State Level presented many papers on various occasions on different subjects related to Journalism and Telugu Literature. participated in Seminars and Symposiums on invitations from prestigious NRI Organizations and also like TTD.
• For the changes in Production Techniques and Experiments in Modern Journalism, attended many national level Workshops on Modern Trends in Journalism and Color Revolution in Printing and layout design
LITERARY REALM:
• Wrote hundreds of articles and free verses on the stalwarts of literary realm like Gurajada Appa Rao, Tirupati Venkata Kavulu, Sri Sri, Viswanadha Satyanarayana, Guntur Seshendra Sarma, Cnare, Daasaradhi, Kaloji to name a few.
• Likewise, penned innumerable constructive literary criticisms on the past, present and instant trends in poetry, Novel, Story techniques, Plays and Play lets as well as Dramas.
AS A TV ANALYST :
• As a TV Analyst has received applauses from various sections of the society for constructive analysis on International, National, and State affairs. Besides also has been attending for Radio Talks, Interviews, and Discussions for Four decades.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES :
• As a reputed Cultural Personality took an active part in Cultural Activities.
• Has been invited as the Chief Guest by renowned Cultural and Literary Organizations inside and outside of India, Andhra Pradesh, especially in Twin Cities of Telengana.
AWARDS AND REWARDS :
• Received many awards and has been felicitated by many popular Organizations National and International level on various occasions for his services to the Literary and Cultural fields.
SOCIAL ACTIVISM :
founder President of Journalist union JAAP- affiliated to NUJI .led many moments and activities to uphold the “Ideology” in the field of journalism. Organized National level Conventions and meetings by inviting many National Personalities.
• Before stepping into the golden threshold of Journalism, as a leader of the Student Union, was very much active in Youth Movements and Programs.
Was a Student Union Leader in prestigious SRR and CVR College in Vijayawada. And also led many State-level Student Union Movements in the 1980s.
COUNTRIES VISITED :
• On the special invitation of the European Union, he was among the delegation of 5 Senior Journalists from India, who also went on an extensive Study Tour of European countries.
• Traveled several times to the US assimilated the divergent Cultures and Civilizations as a guest of honor
• Visited Ukraine as a chief guest for the occasion of Zaporizhia State Medical University
• Visited Malaysia and Singapore as a guest of honor on the occasion of Malaysia Merdeka.
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