On Sunday, February 25, 2023, the Telangana government appointed senior journalist K Sreenivas Reddy as the new Chairman of the Telangana Media Academy. This appointment marks a significant step in promoting high standards and ethical practices in journalism within the state. The Telangana Media Academy is an organization dedicated to fostering a people-centric approach to journalism and enhancing the professional skills of journalists. It organizes training classes and workshops across all nine districts of the state, including rural areas, to ensure that journalists have the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively serve the community.

K Sreenivas Reddy brings with him decades of experience and expertise in the field of media. As the former editor of Visalandhra Patrika and the current editor of Praja Paksam magazine, he has a proven track record of promoting ethical journalism and upholding the principles of media integrity. His appointment as the Chairman of the Media Academy is expected to further strengthen the academy's efforts in these areas. As the Chairman of the Telangana Media Academy, K Sreenivas Reddy will hold cabinet rank status, underscoring the importance of his role in shaping the future of journalism in the state. His leadership is expected to bring about positive changes and initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of journalism, promoting media literacy, and safeguarding the rights and responsibilities of journalists.

The appointment of K Sreenivas Reddy comes a day after the announcement of G Chinna Reddy as the vice chairman of the Telangana State Planning Board. These appointments reflect the Telangana government's commitment to fostering a vibrant and responsible media landscape, essential for a healthy democracy. Overall, the appointment of K Sreenivas Reddy as the Chairman of the Telangana Media Academy is a positive step towards promoting high standards of journalism, ethical practices, and professional development among journalists in the state. His expertise and dedication will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and progress of journalism in Telangana.