Telangana Raj Bhavan institutes ‘Governor’s Awards for Excellence’

The Telangana Raj Bhavan on Friday announced institution of ‘Governor’s Awards for Excellence’ to recognise individuals and organisations who have made exemplary contributions in the fields of environmental protection, welfare of Divyangjan, sports and games and culture.

In each of the fields, there will be two categories of awards – individuals and organisations (societies /trusts). Each award carries Rs 2 lakh and a citation, Governor Jishnu Dev Varma’s Principal



Secretary B Venkatesham said.

The awards would be presented every year during the ‘At Home’ hosted by the Governor on Republic Day, in the presence of Chief Minister, ministers and other dignitaries.

He replied in the affirmative when asked if it is first time in the country that such awards are being presented by Raj Bhavan.

The awards would be decided by an eminent jury headed by former union Home Secretary K Padmanabhaiah.