Mallampally, February 14, 2025: The DNR Trust Pratibha Awards Ceremony was held at the Zilla Parishad High School, Mallampally, under the presidency of Headmaster Vajja Tirupati and the leadership of DNR Trust Founder Dodda Pratap Reddy. The event was graced by District Educational Officer (DEO) of Mulugu, G. Panini, as the chief guest.
Addressing the gathering, DEO G. Panini lauded the DNR Trust for its noble initiative in supporting talented students from government schools in Mulugu Mandal. “The DNR Trust’s financial assistance ensures that underprivileged children receive quality education and pursue higher studies without financial constraints. Their continuous efforts to encourage academic excellence among students are commendable,” he stated.
The highlight of the ceremony was the distribution of financial awards to top-performing Class 10 students from Mulugu Mandal, Venkatapur Mandal, and the native village of Devagiri Patnam. The awards included:
First Prize: ₹3000 (4 students)
Second Prize: ₹2000 (4 students)
Third Prize: ₹1000 (3 students)
In total, 11 students were honored with cash prizes, certificates, and medals. Additionally, a special recognition was given to a student from Bandarupalli Model School who secured a seat at IIT Basara, receiving a laptop as an encouragement for their achievement.
For the past 15 years, the DNR Trust has been actively contributing to the development of government schools in the region by providing essential infrastructure, notebooks, study materials, and workbooks. Their commitment to strengthening the educational foundation of Mulugu has significantly contributed to the region’s academic progress.
Speaking on the occasion, DNR Trust Founder Dodda Pratap Reddy reaffirmed the trust’s dedication to enhancing government school education in Mulugu. “Our goal is to support meritorious students and create a strong academic environment in line with the New Education Policy. We will continue to implement programs that foster quality learning at the school level. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the District Educational Officer, Mandal Educational Officers, headmasters, teachers, and DNR Trust members for their invaluable support in making these initiatives successful,” he said.
The event witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including Mandal Educational Officer of Mulugu Samala Srinivas, Samagra Shiksha Coordinators Katam Mallareddy, Arsham Raju, Gollapalli Sambayya, Saikam Srinivas Reddy, Dr. Kandala Ramaiah, and Gunde Boyina Mallayya. School headmasters, teachers, Cluster Resource Persons (CRPs), parents, award recipients, youth, and education enthusiasts also attended and lauded the relentless efforts of the DNR Trust in uplifting government school education.
The ceremony concluded with appreciation for the DNR Trust’s role in shaping the academic future of underprivileged students and its commitment to fostering excellence in education.
