Vice President CP Radhakrishnan called upon media organisations to be part of nation-building to make the country Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing a gathering at the presentation ceremony of the first Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025 in Hyderabad on Sunday, he said the media must maintain true objectivity in the era of misinformation and dominance of social media. The ceremony coincided with Birth anniversary of the illustrious founder of Ramoji Group of Industries. Stating that great institutions are built not on investments but values, integrity, excellence and dedication, he said continuing the values that Ramoji Rao followed during his lifetime, is the right tribute to him.
Later the Vice President presented Ramoji Excellence awards in seven sectors like Rural development and science and technology.
Earlier, the speakers recalled the services rendered by Ramoji Rao to the fields of Telugu language, journalism and media among others.
Earlier, Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma hosted a ceremonial felicitation followed by a special High Tea in honour of the Vice President at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad. Besides Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Union Coal Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy and several state ministers attended the event.