Telugu Wikipedia marks its 21st anniversary with Tewiki Pandaga 2025. Discover the event’s theme, conference highlights, and key decisions
The Telugu Wikimedia User Group organised, the 21st annual meeting of Telugu Wikipedia was grandly held in Tirupati Andhra Pradesh India, from February 14 to 16, 2025, under the name “Tewiki Pandaga 2025”. The event’s theme is “Fostering Growth and Capacity Building,” brought together over 50 Telugu Wikipedia members across the country.
Telugu Wikipedia celebrates its 21st anniversary
Conference Highlights
The conference focused on developing Telugu Wikipedia, fostering cooperation among members, and attracting new members.
Started in 2003, Telugu Wikipedia now has over 100,000 articles.
Special training sessions were conducted on expanding Telugu Wikipedia, improving article-writing skills, and making articles more engaging.
A parade was held through the streets of Tirupati, raising awareness about Wikipedia and distributing pamphlets.
The primary goal of the annual meeting was to increase the number of active collaborators and to try to attract and retain more members.
Awards and Recognition
Individuals who made significant contributions to Telugu Wikipedia over the past decade were honored.
Yarra Rama Rao was awarded as the Best Administrator, while other notable contributors, including Chaduvari, N.R. Gullapalli, and Sriramamurthi, were also recognized.
Telugu Wikipedia celebrates its 21st anniversary
Key Decisions and Future Plans
The primary goal of the annual meeting was to increase active collaborators and attract new members.
Supportive resources were developed to assist new contributors.
Special programs were conducted on topics like Telugu technology, Wiki Commons, Wiki Source, and Wikidata.
Key decisions included creating more content, striving for comprehensive Wikipedia construction, and developing supportive resources.
