Telangana Shines with Seven Padma Shri Honorees in 2024 Awards
The Government of India announced the prestigious Padma awards for 2024 on Sunday, with Telangana proudly represented by seven recipients who have all been conferred with the Padma Shri honor. This year's list saw no Padma Vibhushan or Padma Bhushan awards allocated to individuals from the state, making the Padma Shri recognition particularly significant for Telangana's achievers.
Meet the Distinguished Awardees from Telangana
The seven Padma Shri recipients from Telangana have made remarkable contributions across diverse fields:
- Chandramouli Gaddamanugu (Science and Engineering) - Associated with key developments at the Defence Research and Development Organisation
- Deepika Reddy (Art) - An accomplished Kuchipudi dancer, choreographer, and dance teacher
- Guduru Venkat Rao (Medicine) - A distinguished gastroenterologist
- Krishnamurty Balasubramanian (Science and Engineering) - Known for his pioneering work in advanced materials
- Kumaraswamy Thangaraj (Science and Engineering) - Senior scientist at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)
- Palkonda Vijay Anand Reddy (Medicine) - A senior oncologist
- Rama Reddy Mamidi (Animal Husbandry) - Awarded posthumously for his instrumental role in modernizing animal husbandry practices in Telangana
Field-Wise Distribution of Honors
Among the seven awardees, the distribution across professional domains demonstrates Telangana's strength in multiple sectors. Four awards were conferred in the science and engineering category, reflecting the state's growing prominence in technological innovation and research. One award each was granted in medicine, art, and other categories, with the latter specifically recognizing contributions to animal husbandry.
Notable NRI Recognition
In addition to the Telangana-based honorees, the Padma awards also recognized Dr. Nori Dattatreyudu, a globally renowned Indian American radiation oncologist from the United States, with the Padma Bhushan award under the NRI category. This honor acknowledges his valuable contributions to cancer care and treatment methodologies. Currently, Dr. Dattatreyudu serves as an adviser to both the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments in the critical field of oncology, bridging international expertise with local healthcare needs.
The 2024 Padma awards highlight the diverse talent emerging from Telangana, with recognition spanning scientific research, medical excellence, artistic achievement, and agricultural innovation. These honors not only celebrate individual accomplishments but also reflect the state's growing contributions to national development across multiple sectors.
