Key Takeaways
- Vice-President of India to attend inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025
- Seven awardees selected across journalism, rural development, science & more
- Event scheduled for November 16, 2025, at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad
The Vice-President of India will grace the inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025, honoring seven distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions to nation-building. The prestigious event, scheduled for November 16, 2025, at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, will also be attended by the Governors and Chief Ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Honouring a Legacy of Service
The Ramoji Group has instituted these awards in memory of Padma Vibhushan Sri Ramoji Rao garu, celebrating his lifelong dedication to nation-building through media, enterprise, and public service. The awards recognize individuals who embody values of service, discipline, and societal contribution.
2025 Award Categories and Selection
This year’s awards will honor seven personalities across diverse fields:
- Journalism
- Rural Development
- Service to Humanity
- Art & Culture
- Youth Icon
- Science & Technology
- Women Achiever
The selection process involved expert panels evaluating multiple profiles in each category, shortlisting three names per segment. A final committee then selected one awardee per category, with all credentials independently verified through Eenadu and ETV Bharat networks.
Distinguished Guests and Programme
Chief Guest Sri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Vice-President of India, will lead the ceremony. The Guests of Honour include:
- Sri Jishnu Dev Varma, Governor of Telangana
- Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
- Sri A. Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana
- Sri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Former Vice-President of India
- Justice N. V. Ramana, Former Chief Justice of India
- Sri K. Ram Mohan Naidu, Minister of Civil Aviation
- Sri G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Mines
The event will also feature the formal release of the Ramoji Dictionary.
Continuing a Vision of Excellence
Sri Kiron, Chairman & Managing Director of Ramoji Group, stated: “The Ramoji Excellence Awards are a tribute to the spirit of relentless endeavour that our Founder Chairman, Padma Vibhushan Sri Ramoji Rao, stood for throughout his life. Through these awards, we seek to recognise individuals who embody the same values – integrity, innovation, courage in thought, and an unwavering commitment to societal good.”
Live Coverage Details
The event will be broadcast live from 6:30 PM onwards through multiple platforms:
- Satellite (DSNG) on GSAT-30 with specified frequency details
- TVU Cloud Central
- YouTube Live stream
