Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Silicon Andhra Honors Former Rajya Sabha Member Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad
Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad, a former member of India's upper house and a Padma Bhushan awardee, was honored at a special celebration for Silicon Andhra, a university in Visakhapatnam.
The event took place in Oakland, California, where he received a big thank‑you for giving 14,000 books to the school.
Because of his generosity, the university named its library after him.
The ceremony also honored former IT Minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah.
The founder of Silicon Andhra, Anand Kuchibhotla, led the festivities, celebrating how the university helps spread Telugu language and culture around the world.
Former Rajya Sabha member and Padma Bhushan awardee Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad was felicitated at Silicon Andhra's silver jubilee in Oakland, California.
He donated 14,000 books to the university, which named its library after him.
The ceremony also honored former IT Minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah.
Silicon Andhra founder Anand Kuchibhotla led the felicitation.
The event celebrated the university’s role in promoting Telugu language and culture worldwide.
- Who
- Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad, former Rajya Sabha member and Padma Bhushan awardee
- What
- Felicitated at Silicon Andhra's silver jubilee celebrations
- When
- During the university's silver jubilee celebrations
- Where
- Oakland, California
- Why
- To honor his book donation and contributions to Telugu language and culture
- Recipient
- Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad
- Event
- Silicon Andhra Silver Jubilee
- Location
- Oakland, California
- Donation
- 14,000 books
- Library Named After
- Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad