The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, graced the inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025 at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, Telangana, as the Chief Guest today.

The Ramoji Excellence Awards were presented in seven categories: Rural Development to Smt. Amla Ashok Ruia; Youth Icon to Shri Srikant Bolla; Science and Technology to Prof. Madhavi Latha Gali; Service to Mankind to Shri Akash Tandon; Art and Culture to Prof. Sathupati Prasanna Sree; Journalism to Shri Jaideep Hardikar; and Woman Achievers to Smt. Pallabi Ghosh.

In his address, Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said that it was both an honour and a privilege to be present at the inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards Ceremony, which coincided with the Foundation Day of the Ramoji Group and the birth anniversary of its Founder, Shri Ramoji Rao.

He said that Shri Ramoji Rao was a visionary who transformed ideas into institutions and dreams into enduring realities, and was not only a pioneer in media and communication but also a nation-builder who believed deeply in the power of information, creativity, and enterprise.

The Vice-President highlighted that from Eenadu to Ramoji Film City, from ETV Network to numerous other ventures, Shri.Ramoji Rao’s work revolutionised Indian journalism, entertainment, and entrepreneurship. He added that his unwavering commitment to truth, ethics, and excellence continues to inspire generations across the nation.

He said that the launch of the Ramoji Excellence Awards is a fitting tribute to this remarkable legacy, honouring individuals and institutions who embody excellence, inspire others, and make a positive difference to society.

Reflecting on the role of the media, he said that the Press, often described as the fourth pillar of democracy, is central to maintaining an informed citizenry. In an age marked by information overload and misinformation, the Vice-President underscored the critical importance of truthful, ethical, and responsible journalism.

The Vice-President said that as India marches towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, articulated by the Prime Minister, media organisations must partner in nation-building by highlighting stories of innovation, start-ups, women’s empowerment, and rural transformation. Truth, objectivity, and fairness, he stressed, must remain the foundation of media institutions.

He also emphasised the major role of the media in creating a Drug-Free Bharat and in helping citizens discern between real and fake news, especially in an era of rapid advances in AI.

The Vice-President commended the Ramoji Group for instituting these awards, saying they convert remembrance into inspiration and legacy into purposeful action.

He congratulated all the award recipients, calling them torchbearers of excellence, and expressed confidence that their achievements would inspire many others.

Concluding his address, the Vice-President said that the evening not only celebrated outstanding achievers but also reinforced the timeless truth that when excellence is pursued sincerely and purposefully, it serves both the nation and humanity.

Governor of Telangana, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma; Former Vice-President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu; Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri A. Revanth Reddy; Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu; Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy; Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu;  Former Chief Justice of India, Shri N. V. Ramana, Chairman & Managing Director, Ramoji Group, Shri Ch. Kiron , prominent film personalities along with other dignitaries were present at the event.

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