Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Galla Ramachandra Naidu Receives Yelavarthy Nayudamma Memorial Award
Galla Ramachandra Naidu received an important memorial award.
He founded and chairs the Amara Raja Group of Companies.
M Venkaiah Naidu presented the award in Tenali on Thursday.
The award is named after scientist Dr Yelavarthy Nayudamma.
It is given every year on Nayudamma’s birth anniversary.
Naidu was honored for helping Amara Raja grow in industry.
He was also recognized for work in education, healthcare, skills and rural development.
Naidu said he would continue working for society.
Amara Raja Group founder chairman Galla Ramachandra Naidu received the 2026 Dr Yelavarthy Nayudamma Memorial Award.
Former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu presented the award at a programme in Tenali on Thursday.
The annual award is given on the birth anniversary of scientist and Padma Shri awardee Dr Yelavarthy Nayudamma.
Naidu was recognized for his industrial contributions through the growth of Amara Raja Group.
The award also acknowledged his work in education, healthcare, skill development, rural development and social welfare.
- Who
- Galla Ramachandra Naidu received the award, and former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu presented it.
- What
- Naidu received the Padma Shri Dr Yelavarthy Nayudamma Memorial Award–2026.
- When
- The award was presented on Thursday; the award year is 2026.
- Where
- The presentation took place at a programme in Tenali.
- Why
- He was recognized for his industrial contributions and services in education, healthcare, skill development, rural development and social welfare.
- Recipient
- Galla Ramachandra Naidu
- Award
- Padma Shri Dr Yelavarthy Nayudamma Memorial Award–2026
- Presenter
- Former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu
- Venue
- Tenali
- Institution
- Amara Raja Group of Companies
- Recognition
- Industrial growth, education, healthcare, skill development, rural development and social welfare
- Award tradition
- Instituted annually on Dr Yelavarthy Nayudamma’s birth anniversary