First FAPCCI Excellence 2025 awards ceremony to be organised in Visakhapatnam on June 10
Speaking to the media here on Saturday, Mr. Mallikharjuna Rao said the awards were instituted to foster a culture of excellence, entrepreneurship and sustainability in the State. 'We received over 90 nominations across 11 categories, including agro and aqua industries, MSMEs, CSR initiatives, start-ups, innovation, green energy, rural entrepreneurship, and women-led enterprises. Most of the nominations were received from other regions of Visakhapatnam,' he said.
The awardees were selected by an independent jury chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice Jasti Chelameswar. The panel included Aditya Nath Das, Chief Advisor to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Srini Raju, Promoter of Sri City Pvt. Ltd., M. Chandrasekhar, Director of IIM-Visakhapatnam, and Janaki Ramachandran from Krea University.
Mr. Rao said that jury followed a rigorous and transparent selection mechanism, with a strong emphasis on impact and innovation. 'This is not merely about honouring achievements but about placing Andhra Pradesh firmly on the national and global industrial map through the power of recognition and encouragement,'he said.
He expressed optimism that the initiative would serve as a catalyst for industrial growth, attract investment, and inspire a new generation of enterpreneurs to strive for global competitiveness.
C.V. Atchut Rao, founder-president of FAPCCI, vice-president A. Satyanarayana, managing committee members Ch. Kishore Kumar and Dr. Hema Garigipati spoke.
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