Vijayawada, Nov 1 : Dr. YSR Lifetime Achievement and Dr. YSR Achievement Awards-2023 were presented to 27 individuals and institutions for their invaluable contribution to the fields of agriculture, arts and culture, Telugu language and literature, sports, medical and health, media and social service.
The presentation of the awards for the third consecutive year has coincided with the Andhra Pradesh Formation Day.
Governor Justice S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy gave away the awards at a colourful function here on Wednesday.
Congratulating the awardees, the Chief Minister said that the Government has been following the tradition of felicitating the personalities and institutions by presenting the Dr YSR Awards for their contribution in enriching and influencing the society in multiple ways.
He said the awards were instituted in memory of his father and former Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy who was an embodiment of Telugu culture, pride and courage and who worked for the uplift of the poor and the villages.
“Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy had changed the course of the state history in agriculture, education, medical and health and housing sectors,” he said, adding it is a matter of pride that several great persons who have carved a niche for themselves and enriched the society in their respective fields have won the awards.
The recipients have dedicated their lives for the development of agriculture, handlooms, folklore, drama, rationalism, service and other sectors, he observed.
Describing the awardees as our national wealth, the Chief Minister said that social justice has been rendered in the selection of the recipients and wished them well.
In his address, Justice Nazeer said that Dr YSR won the hearts of Telugu people across the world through implementation of various welfare schemes and alleviating the lives of the BPL people.
While a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, a bronze figurine of Dr. YSR, a memento, and a citation was presented to each of the recipients of Dr. YSR Lifetime Achievement Award, the recipients of Dr. YSR Achievement Award was presented with a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, a memento, and a commendation letter.
