Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) to host first-ever excellence awards in Visakhapatnam on June 10
VISAKHAPATNAM
: The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) will host its first-ever 'FAPCCI Excellence 2025' awards ceremony in Visakhapatnam city on June 10 at Hotel Grand Bay.
The announcement was made by FAPCCI President Kankatala Mallikharjuna Rao at a press conference held in the city on Saturday.
Andhra Pradesh Minister for Industry and Commerce TG Bharath and Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat will grace the event as chief guests and present the awards to the winners.
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,' 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 AP, Srini Raju, Promoter of Sri City Pvt.
Ltd, M Chandrasekhar, Director of IIM-Visakhapatnam, and Janaki Ramachandran from Krea University.
Highlighting the credibility of the process, Mallikharjuna Rao said the jury followed a rigorous and transparent selection mechanism, with a strong emphasis on impact and innovation. 'This is not merely about honouring achievements,' he added, 'but about placing Andhra Pradesh firmly on the national and global industrial map through the power of recognition and encouragement.'
He expressed optimism that the initiative would serve as a catalyst for industrial growth, attract investment, and inspire a new generation of enterprises to strive for global competitiveness.
Also present at the press meet were CV Atchut Rao, Founder President of FAPCCI; Vice President A. Satyanarayana; and Managing Committee Members Ch. Kishore Kumar and Dr. Hema Garigipati, who expressed their full support to the initiative.
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