Archive · 21 Jul 2026
175 Students Honored with Shining Stars Awards
In Vijayawada, 175 students who did really well in their exams were given special awards called the Shining Stars Awards.
These awards include money, a medal, and a certificate.
The government organized this event to encourage students to do their best in school.
Important people like the district collector and local leaders spoke about how education can help make India better.
They also talked about how important it is for students to work hard and become leaders in the future.
175 meritorious students from NTR district were awarded the Shining Stars Awards-2026.
The awards were given for outstanding performance in SSC and Intermediate Public Examinations.
Each student received a cash award of Rs 20,000, a medal, and a certificate.
The event was organized by the School Education Department, Samagra Shiksha, and the Intermediate Education Department.
Key speakers included NTR district collector Dr G Lakshmisha, Vijayawada East MLA Gadde Rama Mohan, and Twenty-Point Programme Implementation Committee Chairman Lanka Dinakar.
- Who
- 175 meritorious students from NTR district
- What
- Shining Stars Awards-2026
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Maris Stella College Auditorium, Vijayawada
- Why
- To recognize and reward outstanding performance in SSC and Intermediate Public Examinations
Government Recognition of Academic Excellence
Private Sector Recognition of Academic Excellence
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Government Recognition of Academic Excellence
The government organizes events like the Shining Stars Awards to recognize and reward academic excellence, encouraging students to strive for better performance.
Private Sector Recognition of Academic Excellence
Private sector initiatives may also reward academic excellence, but they often focus on specific fields or industries, potentially limiting the scope of recognition.
- Event
- Shining Stars Awards-2026
- Location
- Maris Stella College Auditorium, Vijayawada
- Organizers
- School Education Department, Samagra Shiksha, Intermediate Education Department
- Number of Awardees
- 175
- Award Details
- Cash award of Rs 20,000, medal, and certificate
- SSC Toppers
- 135
- Intermediate Toppers
- 40
- Key Speakers
- NTR district collector Dr G Lakshmisha, Vijayawada East MLA Gadde Rama Mohan, Twenty-Point Programme Implementation Committee Chairman Lanka Dinakar