FAPCCI Excellence 2025 Awards to be presented on June 10
Visakhapatnam: The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) is presenting its first-ever 'FAPCCI Excellence 2025' Awards on June 10 in Visakhapatnam.
Announcing this at a media conference held here on Saturday, FAPCCI president Kankatala Mallikharjuna Rao mentioned that 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 informed.
Minister for Industry and Commerce TG Bharath and Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat will present the awards to the winners attending the event as chief guests. The awardees were selected by an independent jury chaired by former Supreme Court judge Jasti Chelameswar. The panel included Aditya Nath Das, Chief Advisor to AP government; Srini Raju, chairman of Sri City; M Chandrasekhar, director of IIM-Visakhapatnam; and Janaki Ramachandran from Krea University.
Highlighting the credibility of the selection process, Mallikharjuna Rao said the jury followed a rigorous and transparent mechanism with a strong emphasis on impact and innovation. 'This is merely not about honouring achievements but about placing Andhra Pradesh firmly on the national and global industrial map through the power of recognition and encouragement,' he stated, expressing optimism that the initiative would serve as a catalyst for industrial growth, attract investment and inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs to strive for global competitiveness. CV Atchut Rao, founder president of FAPCCI, vice-president A Satyanarayana, and managing committee members Ch Kishore Kumar and Hema Garigipati, were present. The award presentation ceremony on June 10 will be held at Hotel Grand Bay.
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