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Manasu Foundation
Mannam Narasimham Subbamma Foundation
మనసు ఫౌండేషన్
Formation2006
FounderMannam Venkata Rayudu,
Location
Official language
Telugu
Websitemanasufoundation.com

MaNaSu (Mannam Narasimham Subbamma) Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2006, focuses on the preservation and promotion of Telugu literature and culture through large-scale digitization,[1] publication, and translation projects. It has undertaken extensive voluntary literary digitization efforts in India.[2][3]

History

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MaNaSu Foundation was founded in 2006 in Bengaluru by Mannam Venkata Rayudu,[4] an electronics engineer and entrepreneur, along with his brothers Dr. Gopi Chand Mannam, a cardiac surgeon and philanthropist, and Dr. Mannam Chandra Mouli, a journalist and book publisher. The organization's name is an acronym honoring the founders’ parents, Mannam Narasimham and Subbamma.[5]

Mission and Objectives

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The Foundation’s primary goals are:

  1. Preservation of Telugu Literary Heritage: Digitizing books, manuscripts, and magazines to ensure their longevity and accessibility for future generations.[6][7]
  2. Publication of Complete Works: Bringing out comprehensive editions of iconic Telugu writers, structured chronologically to aid literary study and appreciation.
  3. Translation Initiatives: Translating significant works from other languages into Telugu, particularly those that reflect the social realities and culture of Andhra Pradesh prior to the 20th century.

Activities

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Digitization

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Since its inception, MaNaSu Foundation has digitized over 1.3 lakh Telugu books, 70,000 magazines, and more than 2.5 crore pages,[8] making these cultural resources freely accessible. In 2018, a dedicated digitization center was set up in Varikuntapadu, SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, focusing on high-quality digitization and local skill development.[9]

Publications

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Complete Works of Telugu Authors:

  1. Rachakonda Viswanatha Sastry
  2. Kalipatnam Rama Rao
  3. SriSri[10]
  4. Beenadevi
  5. Gurajada Appa Rao[11]
  6. Patanjali
  7. Jashuva
  8. Sripada Subrahmanya Sastry[12]

Translations and Special Publications

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  1. While Sowing Sandals...Tales of a Telugu Pariah Tribe by Emma Rauschenbusch-Clough – a pioneering sociological study on the Madiga community, translated into Telugu.
  2. The Biography of Sir Arthur Cotton by Lady Hope, translated by Kavana Sarma
  3. Patikella Telugu Katha (Twenty Five years of Telugu stories) - anthology of selected Telugu storied from 1990 to 2015.[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Rare collections at Andhra Loyola College's book exhibition". The Hindu. 2024-11-28. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  2. ^ India, Metro. "MaNaSu Foundation digitizes 1.3L Telugu books to preserve literary heritage". Metro India. Metro India. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  3. ^ "Call to preserve Telugu literary works for future generations". The Hindu. 22 September 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  4. ^ India, The Hans (2023-01-20). "Book lovers to get a feast in Tirupati from tomorrow". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  5. ^ "Gopi Chand Mannam". kamma.in. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  6. ^ "A Telugu icon". Frontline. 2014-02-05. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  7. ^ "MaNaSu Foundation Digitizes 1.3 Lakh Telugu Books to Preserve Literary Heritage | The Free Press Journal - Bhopal - newspaper - इस कहानी को Magzter.com पर पढ़ें". Magzter (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  8. ^ India, The Hans (2024-11-28). "Book exhibition on Constitution organised". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  9. ^ Bhaskar, B. V. S. (2017-12-09). "Preserving priceless books for posterity". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  10. ^ Teertha, Rama (2019-04-28). "A 'Glocal' poetic genius". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  11. ^ "Mahakavi makes a comeback in Vijaywada". The Hindu. 2013-01-08. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  12. ^ India, The Hans (2015-04-25). "A collection of Sripadas short stories". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  13. ^ INDIA, THE HANS (2016-01-24). "A distinguished Katha". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2025-07-29.