GARAPATI VEERRAJU MEMORIAL AWARDEES FOR THE YEAR 2023
SRI KAMESH MAHARSHI
(Best Philanthropist)
⦁ Born on 02.04.1938 (aged 85 years)
⦁ Father: Shri Subrahmanyam, Chief Engineer
⦁ Mother: Smt. Venkata Ratnamamba
⦁ BSc in SKBR College, Amalapuram, and AMIE from Madras College of Engineering Technology
⦁ In 1967, Sri Yerramraju Behara (Kamesh Maharshi) started Sri Kamakshi Charitable Trust.
⦁ In 1986, he responded to a social and cultural problem and provided a solution to help those in need. He started Sri Kamakshi Prema Mandiram to reshape the lives of many orphans as the most disciplined and responsible citizens of the society.
⦁ He sacrificed everything in his effort but succeeded in shaping many of the children's futures by providing them with shelter, education, care, and protection.
SRI SRIPADAM SATYANARAYANA
(Best Teacher)
⦁ Born on 15.07.1941 (aged 82 years)
⦁ Father: Shri Thammaiah, Mother: Chittemma
⦁ Did Government Teacher Training after PUC
⦁ Served as a school teacher from 1967 to 1999
⦁ Worked in Kuchiminchi Agraharam, Upper primary school (rathi badi) in Ravanam Steet, Sardar Bhagat Singh school in Tamara Cheruvu
⦁ Worked in Amalapuram Muncipality schools
⦁ Retired as Headmaster
SRI P SOMARAJU
(Best Space Scientist)
⦁ Born on 01.07.1943 (aged 80 years) at Gorripudi, about 12 km from Kakinada
⦁ Father: Palani Sivanarayana, nature doctor (prakruti vaidyulu)
⦁ Mother: Pullamma, Housewife
⦁ Bachelor of Engineering from JNT College of Engineering, Kakinada
⦁ Worked for four years in Sri Ramadas Motor Transport Company
⦁ Started the ISRO journey by joining VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram in the year 1972.
⦁ After two years, transferred to SHAR, Sriharikota, and worked in the area of Solid propulsion systems and laid the foundation for many of today’s space technology achievements in India
⦁ Retired on July 1, 2003.
⦁ He is multi-talented. A stage actor, writer and director. Published many books and got awards too.
⦁ After retirement, settled at Kakinada
DANGETI CHAITANYA SATYA PADMINI
(Best Student)
⦁ Father: Jayaprakash
⦁ Mother: Madhavi
⦁ Secured Town first in Amalapuram government schools
⦁ SSC Marks: 584 / 600
⦁ School: ZPP Boys High School, Amalapauram
MADDALA DEVI SIRISHA
(Special Award)
⦁ Father: Veera Venkateswara Rao, daily laborer
⦁ Mother: Ammaji, housewife
⦁ Intermediate Marks: 985 / 1000
⦁ College : Narayana Junior College, Amalapuram
⦁ NEET Rank: 721 in category PwD
Shri POLISETTI PARDHASARADHI
(Best Space Scientist)
⦁ Born on 14.03.1939 (aged 85 years)
⦁ Parents: Shri Venkata Subba Rao and Smt. Kanaka Durgamma
⦁ SSLC in Municipal High School, Palakol and Inter from YN College, Narasapur
⦁ Joined the Indian Army in 1959 and trained in Jabbulpur, MP. First posting at Naga Hills in November 1961, moved to China War in January 1962, worked in Goa, and discharged from service in 1968.
⦁ Joined ECIL in April 1968 and worked up to December 1971,
⦁ Joined ISRO in January 1972 at VSSC, Trivandrum, and moved to SHAR center in April 1973. Retired from service on 02.02.1998.
⦁ Settled in Rajamahendravaram.
GARAPATI VEERRAJU MEMORIAL AWARDEES FOR THE YEAR 2024
Shri KASIREDDY SITARAM
(Best Philanthropist)
⦁ Born on 20.04.1943 (aged 81 years)
⦁ Parents: Shri Krishna Murthy and Smt. Achiyamma
⦁ Joined Indian Air Force (IAF) on 14.06.1960, Worked in China Aggression from October 1962 to January 1963 at Tejpur, Worked in Pakistan Conflict from August 1965 to January 1966 at Ambala & Adampur, Honoured with Saina Seva Medal & Samar Seva Medal and discharged from service in July 1968.
⦁ Did business till 1985, and started devotional activities in Kovvur thereafter.
⦁ Started Sri Sundara Sai Seva Kendram Trust in 2000 and served as Chairman of the Trust from the beginning.
⦁ Started Sri Siva Sai Dhamam Seva Samiti as ancillary to the Trust and maintaining Smasan Vatika for cremation of unidentified dead bodies.
⦁ Involved in social service for nearly 4 decades
SRI NITTALA KAMESWARA RAO
(Best Teacher)
⦁ Born on 01.07.1948 (aged 76 years) at Thanelanka
⦁ Parents: Shri Someswara Rao (Teacher) and Smt. Seshamma
⦁ BSc.,BEd from Amalapuram
⦁ Worked in private educational institutes from 1967 to 1974
⦁ Joined as Secondary Grade teacher at Bhatnavalli in the year 1974
⦁ 45 days training in Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), New Delhi in 1987
⦁ Retired as Headmaster in ZP High School, Muramalla on June 30, 2006.
⦁ Four decades of teaching experience
⦁ After retirement, settled at Thanelanka
Kum. BADRI PRASANTHI
(Best Student)
⦁ Parents: Shri Padmanabham and Smt. Gouri Devi
⦁ Secured Town first in Amalapuram government schools
⦁ SSC Marks: 587 / 600 during the academic year 2023-24
⦁ School: Government Girls High School, Amalapauram
⦁ Subject-wise marks: English 93, Hindi 97, Science 98, Telugu 99, Maths 100 & Social 100
GARAPATI VEERRAJU MEMORIAL AWARDEES FOR THE YEAR 2025
Shri GOLAKOTI DEVENDRA RAO
(Best Teacher)
⦁ Born on 01.07.1941 (aged 84 years) at Cheyyeru Gunnepalli
⦁ Parents: Shri Balarama Murthy (Teacher) and Smt. Gannamma
⦁ Qualification: B.A., B.Ed.
⦁ Joined as a Government teacher in the year 1960
⦁ Retired as Headmaster in Upper Primary School, Magham on June 30, 1999.
⦁ Nearly Four decades of teaching experience
⦁ After retirement, settled at Cheyyeru Gunnepalli
Shri SIRIGIBATTINA JAGANMOHANA RAO
(Best Philanthropist)
⦁ Born on 16.07.1946 (aged 79 years) at Eluru
⦁ Parents: Shri Ramayya and Smt. Eswaramma
⦁ Qualification: B.A., T.T.C.
⦁ After clearing the service commission, joined in Revenue Department at the secretariat and resigned due to personal reasons.
⦁ Joined as Government teacher on 21.10.1972
⦁ Retired as Headmaster on 31.07.2004 and settled in Kamanagaruvu
⦁ Nearly 32 years of teaching experience
⦁ Since 1972, helping government employees in solving their service matters by properly representing the cases with correct reference of GOs.
⦁ Fondly called GO Jagan, due to his vast knowledge of all the GOs.
⦁ Five decades (still continuing) of social service for Government employees in both districts.
Shri PEDDIREDDY SATYANARAYANA
(Best Space Scientist)
⦁ Born on 01.08.1953 (aged 72 years)
⦁ Parents : Shri Sarraaju and Smt. Ammaji
⦁ BSc (chemistry) from VSM College, Ramachandrapuram
⦁ Worked as a sales promoter in the medical field for 6 months
⦁ Worked as a Chemist in Hindustan Polymers, Visakhapatnam for one and a half years.
⦁ Joined ISRO on 31.10.1977 at Sriharikota as Scientific Assistant B. Retired from service on 31.07.2013 as Scientist/Engineer SF. Worked in laboratory and Quality & Reliability Group.
⦁ Settled in Kakinada.
Kum. SAMAYAMANTULA NAGA SYAMA ROHITHA LASYA
(Best Student)
⦁ Parents: Shri Samayamantula Murali (Private teacher) and Smt. Namburi Naga Kanyaka Parameswari (Government teacher)
⦁ Secured Mandal first in Amalapuram government schools
⦁ SSC Marks: 587 / 600 during the academic year 2024-25
⦁ School : ZP Boys’ High School, Amalapauram
⦁ Subjectwise marks: Telugu 98, Hindi 98, English 96, Maths 100, Science 97 & Social 98