Seven from Telangana, Four from Andhra Pradesh Receive Padma Shri Honours
Hyderabad:
In recognition of their outstanding contributions across diverse fields such as science, medicine, arts, research, engineering, and social service, seven eminent personalities from Telangana have been selected for the Padma Shri Awards this year.
Among the awardees is Chandramouli Gaddamanugu, a distinguished scientist and former Project Director at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). He devoted over three decades to the development of the Akash missile system, significantly strengthening India’s defence capabilities.
Another prominent scientist, Krishnamurty Balasubramanian, has been honoured for his contributions to science and engineering, particularly in advanced materials and engineering components. He previously led the Nonferrous Materials Technology Development Centre (NFTDC) in Hyderabad.
In the field of medicine, renowned oncologist Dr Palkonda Vijay Anand Reddy, Director and Senior Oncologist at Apollo Cancer Centre, Jubilee Hills, has been named for the prestigious honour.
Also receiving the Padma Shri is Dr GV Rao, Director and Chief of Surgical Gastroenterology, GI Oncology, and Minimally Invasive Surgery at AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad.
Dr Kumarasamy Thangaraj, a senior scientist at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), has been recognised for his contributions to scientific research.
Rama Reddy Mamidi, known for modernising animal husbandry practices in Telangana, has also been selected.
In the field of arts, renowned Kuchipudi dancer Deepika Reddy, a prominent figure in Indian classical dance, has been conferred with the Padma Shri.
Andhra Pradesh Awardees
Apart from Telangana, four individuals from Andhra Pradesh have also been honoured with the Padma Shri awards:
- Gadde Babu Rajendra Prasad – Art
- Garimella Balakrishna Prasad – Art
- Maganti Murali Mohan – Art
- Vempaty Kutumba Sastry – Literature and Education
The Padma Shri awards are among India’s highest civilian honours, celebrating excellence and distinguished service across various domains.