TTD Gives Top Priority to Education and Healthcare - TTD Chairman

TTD is giving the highest priority to the development of education and healthcare and is committed to the overall growth of students, said TTD Chairman Sri B.R. Naidu. He presented "Pratibha Puraskaram-2026" awards to 147 meritorious students of TTD educational institutions at a grand function held at Mahathi Kalakshetram in Tirupati on Wednesday.

The Chairman said that, under the guidance of Hon'ble Chief Minister Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu, TTD is strengthening the education and healthcare sectors. He said nearly 20,000 students are studying in 33 TTD educational institutions, where quality education and modern facilities are being provided. He advised students to achieve great success through discipline, hard work and values.

TTD EO Sri Muddada Ravichandra said education is the greatest wealth that can never be taken away. He encouraged students, especially those from rural and farming families, to make the best use of the opportunities provided by TTD. He said TTD institutions are being developed on par with corporate educational institutions by providing qualified faculty, modern infrastructure, nutritious food and quality teaching.

TTD JEO Dr. A. Sharath said the presentation of Pratibha Puraskaram awards is a historic first in TTD's 150-year history. He said educational institutions are being modernised with an investment of Rs.162 crore, including digital classrooms, computer labs, CCTV systems and improved infrastructure. He added that yoga, music, dance and moral education are also being promoted with support from leading educational institutions.

TTD Board Member Smt. Panabaka Lakshmi encouraged students to excel in both academics and sports. Board Member Sri G. Bhanu Prakash Reddy said TTD has introduced 250 additional seats, a midday meal scheme for day scholars and new academic buildings. Board Member Sri N. Sadashiva Rao said modern facilities are being created in TTD institutions through the TTD Vidyadana Trust.

A total of 147 students, including 76 Intermediate students from SV Junior College and Sri Padmavathi Women's Junior College and 71 students from various TTD schools in Tirupati and Tirumala, were honoured. Three students of SPW Junior College—Pranavi, Utpala and Nehashree—were specially appreciated for securing 99% marks at the State level. Each awardee received a 5-gram silver dollar, memento, shawl and certificate of appreciation.

The students also took a pledge to respect their teachers, remain disciplined and work hard to achieve their goals. Later, the Chairman and EO interacted with the award winners and took a group photograph with them.

TTD Board Member Smt. Janaki, DEO Sri D. Phani Kumar Naidu, CPRO Dr. T. Ravi, Welfare Deputy EO Sri Ananda Raju, principals, headmasters, faculty members and students attended the programme.