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" AGRASRI is a unique Academy in the field of grassroots studies and governance, which provides a bridge between the elected representatives "
DR. MANMOHAN SINGH
Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Former Prime Minister of India, New Delhi, 27 July, 2016.
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" I am glad that the Inaugural issue of The Grassroots Governance Journal is doing well in all respects. "
SHRI INDER KUMAR GUJRAL
Former Prime Minister of India, New Delhi,
October 21, 2003.
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" I hope that The Grassroots Governance Journal would go a long way so as to create an intellectual environment which would develop grassroots democratic institutions in contemporary rural India. "
SHRI RABI RAY
Former Speaker of Lok Sabha, New Delhi, October 23, 2003
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" I have gone through with interest the CV and Progress Report of AGRASRI and am appreciative of your efforts. "
SHRI T.N. CHATURVEDI
H.E., the then Governor of Karnataka and Chairman, Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi, March 12, 2007.
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" All the best for your future activities. Excellent Rajiv Gandhi Birthday function. Wish you all success. "
SHRI RAMESHWAR THAKUR
H.E., the then Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, August 20, 2006.
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" I am very happy to be here and attend the function of presentation of awards. They are doing great job. "
SHRI R. L. BHATIA
H.E., the then Governor of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, August 20, 2007.
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" I compliment the initiatives of the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India, in association with the Rajiv Rural Development Foundation, "
SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE
Hon’ble the then Speaker of Lok Sabha, New Delhi,
August 16, 2004.
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" I have known Dr. Sundar Ram since the establishment of the Academy and have been deeply impressed by the way in which "
SHRI MANI SHANKAR AIYAR
Hon’ble the then Union Minister for Panchayati Raj, Youth Affairs & Sports and Development of North-East Region
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" I have known Dr. D. Sundar Ram, Founder and Director of the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI) since the last several years. "
PROF. M.S. SWAMINATHAN
Founder Chairman, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, March 9, 2007.
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" It was a great privilege to receive this great honour bestowed by this great Academy. The movement for ‘decentralised governance’ that has been landed is bound to succeed. "
DR. R. A. MASHELKAR
CSIR Bhatnagar Fellow, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, August 20, 2007.
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DR. C. RANGARAJAN
The then Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister of India, New Delhi, August 20, 2008.
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DR. Subhash C. Kashyap
Former Secretary-General of Lok Sabha,
New Delhi, February 25, 2009
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SHRI JUSTICE V.R. KRISHNA IYER
Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi,
February 26, 2009.
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" It is a matter of great satisfaction that the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India has an outstanding record of training, "
SHRI SALMAN KHURSHID
Hon’ble the then Union Minister for Law and Justice,
Govt. of India, New Delhi, 2 February, 2012
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DR. N.N. VOHRA
His Excellency, the then Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu, 15 February, 2012.
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DR.G. MADHAVAN NAIR
The then Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation, Bangalore, August 20, 2009
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" Very good and dedicating work is being carried on by the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India. "
DR.BAL RAM JAKHAR
Former Speaker of Lok Sabha, Former Governor, Former Union Agriculture Minister, New Delhi, 20 August, 2012
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PROF. SUKHADEO K. THORAT
The then Chairman, Indian Council of Social Science Research and Former Chairman, University Grants Commission, New Delhi, 20 August, 2014.
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DR. RAJENDRA KUMAR PACHAURI
Noble Laureate in Peace and World renowned Environmentalist, New Delhi, 20 August, 2015.
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" AGRASRI is unique organisation with noble objectives and innovative approach. The approach of AGRASRI is commendable. "
PROF. V. R. PANCHAMUKHI
Former Chairman, Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi, 20 August, 2015
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DR. HARSH VARDHAN
Hon’ble Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, New Delhi, 8 August, 2016.
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" Offering services in areas of panchayati raj, rural development, women empowerment, youth development and other allied fields of rural India for two decades by AGRASRI is appreciable. "
DR (MRS) TAMILISAI SOUNDARARAJAN
Her Excellency, the Governor of Telangana, Hyderabad, 23 October, 2020.
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" It is commendable that Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India has been offering various services in the areas of Panchayati Raj, Rural Development. "
SHRI ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN
His Excellency, the Governor of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, 06 October, 2020.
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" The father of our Nation, Shri Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi had once said that the soul of India lives in its villages. "
SMT. REKHA SHARMA
Chairperson, National Commission for Women, New Delhi, 08 October, 2020.
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" I congratulate Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI), Tirupati for conducting Symposium on Gram Swaraj and 75 Years of Rural India. "
SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA
His Excellency, the Governor of Haryana, Chandigarh, 17 June, 2022.
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" AGRASRI National Seminar is essential for addressing critical issues surrounding the role of women in decision-making processes across various levels of governance. "
ANANDIBEN PATEL
Her Excellency, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, 26 September, 2024.
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Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture
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Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture is an annual event organised by the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI) in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, to commemorate the life and legacy of Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, the 6th President of India (1977–1982) and the first Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh (1956-1960, 1962-1964). The lecture aims to honour his legacy as a leader who prioritized grassroots governance, rural development and public service, emphasizing his vision for decentralised democracy and rural empowerment. |
Purpose: Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture serves as a platform to discuss topics related to public policy, parliamentary democracy, good governance, higher education, medical innovations, rural development and public service in PRI’s, reflecting Neelam Sanjiva Reddy’s commitment to value-based politics and rural prosperity in telugu speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Inauguration: Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture series began in 2023 as part of the 110th birth anniversary celebrations of Neelam Sanjiva Reddy (born May 19, 1913) and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The first lecture was delivered by Dr. Mandali Buddha Prasad, Former Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, held on May 19, 2023, at Tirupati.
Significance: Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture is typically accompanied by the conferment of Neelam Sanjiva Reddy State Awards in 5 categories, recognising policy-makers, jurists, educationalists, medical experts, panchayati raj officials for outstanding contributions in fields such as parliamentary democracy, good governance, education, judiciary, medicine and public service at the grassroots.
Notable Speakers: Reputed policy-makers, parliamentarians, jurists, educationalists, social scientists and panchayati raj officials are invited to deliver the lecture.
The list of the notable Key-Note Speakers and Chief Guests and Guests of Honour of the Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture Programmes is as follows:
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The First Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial
Lecture-2023
Theme of the Lecture: Dr. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy: A Visionary of United Andhra Pradesh State
Speaker: Dr. Mandali Buddha Prasad, Former Deputy Speaker, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Former Cabinet Minister for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Technology, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi, Andhra Pradesh.
Guest of Honour: Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Administrative Tribunal, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
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The Second Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial
Lecture-2024
Theme of the Lecture: Human Rights and Article 21 of the Constitution of India
Speaker: Shri Justice C. Praveen Kumar, Former Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi, Andhra Pradesh.
Guest of Honour: Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Administrative Tribunal, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
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The Third Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial
Lecture-2025
Theme of the Lecture: Dr. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy: An Embodiment of Ethical Leadership and Visionary Development
Speaker: Prof. Y. Venkata Rami Reddy, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Chief Guest: Prof. Ch. Appa Rao, the then Vice-Chancellor I/c, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
Venue and Date: Senate Hall, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati - 25 July, 2025.
Key-Note Speakers of the Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture Photos since 2003.
Dr. Mandali Buddha Prasad, Former Deputy Speaker, Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly, delivering the 1st Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture on 19 May, 2023 at Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati.
Dr. D. Sundar Ram, AGRASRI Director, delivering the Presidential Address at the 1st Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture and Awards Programme on 19 May, 2023 at Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati.
Shri Justice C. Praveen Kumar, Former Acting Chief Justice, Andhra Pradesh High Court, delivering the 2nd Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture on 19 May, 2024 at DRDA Meeting Hall, Tirupati.
Prof. Y. Venkatarami Reddy, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, delivering the 3rd Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture on 25 July, 2025 at Senate Hall, SV University, Tirupati.
❖ ROLL OF HONOUR
The following is the List of Recipients of the Neelam Sanjiva Reddy State Awards in 5 Categories:
Recipient: Dr. Mandali Buddha Prasad, Former Deputy Speaker, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Former Cabinet Minister for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Diary Technology, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi.
Guest of Honour: Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Administrative Tribunal, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati - 19 May, 2023.
Recipient: Shri Justice C. Praveen Kumar, Former Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi.
Guest of Honour: Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Administrative Tribunal, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Venue and Date: DRDA Meeting Hall, Tirupati - 19 May, 2024.
Recipient: Prof. Y. Venkata Rami Reddy, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh and Former Member, Union Public Service Commission, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
Chief Guest: Prof. Ch. Appa Rao, the then Vice-Chancellor I/c, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, AP.
Guest of Honour: Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Administrative Tribunal, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Venue and Date: Senate Hall, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati - 25 July, 2025.
Recipients of the Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Visishta Ratna State Award Photos since 2023.
Dr. Mandali Buddha Prasad, Former Deputy Speaker, AP Assembly, receiving the Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Visishta Ratna State Award from AGRASRI Founders Dr. D. Sundar Ram and Mrs. D. Bharathi, 19 May, 2023, Tirupati.
Shri Justice C. Praveen Kumar, Former Acting Chief Justice, AP High Court, receiving Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Visishta Ratna Award from Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Judge, High Court of AP, on 19.5.2024, Tirupati.
Prof. Y. Venkatarami Reddy, Former Chairman, APPSC, receiving Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Visishta Ratna Award from Prof. Ch. Appa Rao, then Vice-Chancellor, SV University, on 25.7.2025, Tirupati.
Dignitaries, Invitees and Participants at the 1st Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture and Neelam Sanjiva Reddy State Awards Ceremony, held on 19 May, 2023 at Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati.
Recipient: Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Administrative Tribunal, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Chief Guest: Dr. Mandali Buddha Prasad, Former Deputy Speaker, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Former Cabinet Minister for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Technology, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati - 19 May, 2023.
Recipient: Prof. A. Lakshminath, the then Vice-Chancellor, Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
Chief Guest: Shri Justice C. Praveen Kumar, Former Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi.
Guest of Honour: Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Administrative Tribunal, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Venue and Date: DRDA Meeting Hall, Tirupati - 19 May, 2024.
Recipient: Dr. Justice B. Seshasayana Reddy, Former Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Chief Guest: Prof. Ch. Appa Rao, the then Vice-Chancellor I/c, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, AP.
Guest of Honour: Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Administrative Tribunal, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Venue and Date: Senate Hall, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati - 25 July, 2025.
Recipients of the Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Nyaya Shiromani State Award Photos since 2023.
Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Chairman, AP State Administrative Tribunal, receiving the Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Nyaya Shiromani State Award from the Chief Guest Dr. Mandali Buddha Prasad on 19 May, 2023 at Tirupati.
Prof. A. Lakshminath, Vice-Chancellor, Maharashtra National Law University, receiving Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Nyaya Shiromani Award from the Chief Guest Shri Justice C. Praveen Kumar on 19 May, 2024 at Tirupati.
Releasing the Commemorative Souvenir in Honour of Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy at the 1st Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture and State Awards Ceremony by the Dignitaries, on 19 May, 2023 at Tirupati.
Chief Guest Prof. Ch. Appa Rao and Prof. Y. Venkatarami Reddy, releasing the Special Souvenir of the 3rd Neelam Sanjva Reddy Memorial Lecture and State Awards on 25 July, 2025, SV University, Tirupati.
Recipient: Dr. Choppa Gangi Reddy, Chancellor, Annamacharya University, Rajampet, Andhra Pradesh.
Chief Guest: Dr. Mandali Buddha Prasad, Former Deputy Speaker, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Former Cabinet Minister for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Technology, Govt. of AP, Amaravathi.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati - 19 May, 2023.
Recipient: Prof. P. Murali, Former Vice-Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
Chief Guest: Shri Justice C. Praveen Kumar, Former Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi.
Guest of Honour: Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Administrative Tribunal, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Venue and Date: DRDA Meeting Hall, Tirupati - 19 May, 2024.
Recipient: Prof. S. Dayananda, Former Vice-Chancellor, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Chief Guest: Prof. Ch. Appa Rao, the then Vice-Chancellor I/c, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, AP.
Guest of Honour: Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Administrative Tribunal, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Venue and Date: Senate Hall, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati - 25 July, 2025.
Recipients of the Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Vidya Shiromani State Award Photos since 2023.
Dr. Choppa Gangi Reddy, Chancellor, Annamacharya University, Rajampet, receiving Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Vidya Shiromani State Award from the Chief Guest Dr. Mandali Buddha Prasad on 19 May, 2023 at Tirupati.
Prof. P. Murali, Former Vice-Chancellor, S.V. University, receiving Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Vidya Shiromani State Award from the Chief Guest Shri Justice C. Praveen Kumar on 19 May, 2024 at Tirupati.
Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Chairman, AP State Administrative Tribunal, delivering Presidential Address at 3rd Neelam Sanjiva Reddt Memorial Lecture & State Awards Programme on 25 July, 2025 at Tirupati.
Prof. Ch. Appa Rao, the then Vice-Chancellor, S.V. University, delivering Chief Guest’s Address at 3rd Neelam Sanjiva Reddt Memorial Lecture & State Awards Programme, on 25.7.2025, S.V. University, Tirupati.
Recipient: Prof. D. Rajasekhar, Senior Professor of Cardiology (Retd.), Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
Chief Guest: Dr. Mandali Buddha Prasad, Former Deputy Speaker, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Former Cabinet Minister for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Technology, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati - 19 May, 2023.
Recipient: Prof. G. Subramanyam, Former Director-cum-Vice-Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
Chief Guest: Shri Justice C. Praveen Kumar, Former Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi.
Guest of Honour: Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Administrative Tribunal, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Venue and Date: DRDA Meeting Hall, Tirupati - 19 May, 2024.
Recipient: Dr. G.V. Purnachand, Popular Ayurvedic Physician and Scientific Writer, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
Chief Guest: Prof. Ch. Appa Rao, the then Vice-Chancellor I/c, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, AP.
Guest of Honour: Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Administrative Tribunal, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Venue and Date: Senate Hall, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati - 25 July, 2025.
Recipients of the Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Vaidya Shiromani State Award Photos since 2023
Prof. D. Rajasekhar, Senior Cardiology Professor, SVIMS University, receiving the Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Vaidhya Shiromani State Award from the Chief Guest Dr. Mandali Buddha Prasad on 19 May, 2023 at Tirupati.
Prof. G. Subramanyam, Former Director-cum-Vice-Chancellor, SVIMS, receiving Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Vaidhya Shiromani State Award from the Chief Guest Shri Justice C. Praveen Kumar on 19 May, 2024, Tirupati.
Dr. G.V. Purnachand, Ayurvedic Physician, receiving the Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Vaidya Shiromani State Award from the Chief Guest Prof. Ch. Appa Rao on 19 May, 2024 at the Senate Hall, S.V. University, Tirupati.
Chief Guest Shri Justice C. Praveen Kumar, Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu and other dignitaries releasing the Special Souvenir of the 2nd Neelaam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture and State Awards on 19 May, 2024 at Tirupati.
Recipient: Shri G.V.K. Mallikarjuna Rao, the then District Panchayati Officer, West Godavari, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh.
Chief Guest: Dr. Mandali Buddha Prasad, Former Deputy Speaker, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Former Cabinet Minister for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Technology, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati - 19 May, 2023.
Recipient: Shri J. Murali, IAS (Retd.), the then Director, Andhra Pradesh State Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi, Andhra Pradesh.
Chief Guest: Shri Justice C. Praveen Kumar, Former Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi.
Guest of Honour: Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Administrative Tribunal, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Venue and Date: DRDA Meeting Hall, Tirupati - 19 May, 2024.
Recipient: Shri Deva Vara Prasad, IAS (Retd.), Hon’ble MLA, Razole, AP Legislative Assembly and Former Commissioner, Department of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi.
Chief Guest: Prof. Ch. Appa Rao, the then Vice-Chancellor I/c, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, AP.
Guest of Honour: Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu, Former Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Administrative Tribunal, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Venue and Date: Senate Hall, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati - 25 July, 2025.
Recipients of the Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Panchayati Raj Shiromani State Award Photos since 2023.
Shri G.V.K. Mallikarjuna Rao, then District Panchayat Officer, W.G. District, receiving Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Panchayati Raj Shiromani State Award from Chief Guest Dr. Mandali Buddha Prasad, 19 May, 2023, Tirupati.
Shri J. Murali, IAS (Retd.), then Director, APSIRD & PR, Govt. of AP, receiving the Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Panchayati Raj Shiromani State Award from the Chief Guest Shri Justice C. Praveen Kumar on 19 May, 2024 at Tirupati.
Prof. Y. Venkatarami Reddy, Former Chairman, AP Public Service Commission, inaugurating the 3rd Neelam Sanjva Reddy Memorial Lecture and State Awards programme on 25 July, 2025 at SV University, Tirupati.
Dr. D. Sundar Ram, AGRASRI Director, presenting the aims and objectives of the Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture and State Awards Programme on 25 July, 2025 at the Senate Hall, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
AGRASRI FOUNDATION DAY LECTURE
25 Years of Journey in
Rural India
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AGRASRI Foundation Day Lecture is an annual event on 12 November or other significant date in Tirupati with Regional Seminar/ Workshop/Round-Table Meeting, organised by Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI) to commemorate its establishment and highlight its mission in grassroots research, public policies, local governance and rural development in contemporary Andhra Pradesh. This lecture series typically features distinguished speakers from the fields of social science, governance, social research, and inclusive policy making. These lectures have featured eminent scholars, policymakers, and civil society leaders who address emerging challenges, innovative solutions, and share insights on best practices in rural development and social transformation. |
Purpose and Significance: Celebrate the anniversary of AGRASRI's establishment. Provide a platform for thought leaders to address critical issues in rural and agricultural research. Facilitate dialogue among academics, government officials, and community stakeholders.
Outcomes and Impact: The lectures often lead to important recommendations for policy and practice, inspire research collaborations, and help shape AGRASRI's ongoing projects and advocacy efforts.
Theme of the Lecture: Panchayati Raj Institutions in Andhra
Pradesh: The Case of Devolution of Finances, Functions and Functionaries.
Key-Note Speaker: Dr. K. Keshava
Rao,Former Cabinet Minister for Higher Education, Govt. of AP, Hyderabad.
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Chief Guest: Prof. K. Venkata Reddy, Former Vice-Chancellor, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati - 20
August, 2002.
Theme of the Lecture: Good Governance in Andhra Pradesh:
People's Aspirations and Expectations.
Key-Note Speaker: Prof. G. Raghava
Reddy, the then Chairman, Society for Rural Development, Tirupati.
Chief Guest: Shri K. Satyanarayana
Raju, Former Minister for Forests and Environment, Govt. of AP, Hyderabad.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati - 12
November, 2003.
Theme of the Lecture: Municipal Administration in Andhra
Pradesh: Role of TUDA.
Key-Note Speaker: Shri B. Karunakar
Reddy, the then Chairman, Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA),
Tirupati.
Chief Guest: Shri K. Rami Reddy,
IAS (Retd.), Chairman, Tirupati Elder's Forum, Tirupati.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Bliss Hall), Tirupati - 18
November, 2004.
Theme of the Lecture: Women in Local Self-Government
Institutions: Powers and Responsibilities.
Key-Note Speaker: Shri Solipeta
Ramachandra Reddy, Former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), New
Delhi.
Chief Guest: Prof. P.V.
Arunachalam, Former Vice-Chancellor, Dravidian University, Kuppam, Andhra
Pradesh.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Bliss Hall), Tirupati - 22
November, 2005.
Theme of the Lecture: Right to Information and Decentralised
Governance in Andhra Pradesh.
Key-Note Speaker: Shri R. Dileep
Reddy, the then State Information Commissioner (RTI), Govt. of AP,
Hyderabad.
Chief Guest: Shri Solipeta Ramachandra
Reddy, Former MP (Rajya Sabha), New Delhi.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati - 1
November, 2006.
Theme of the Lecture: Role of Legislators in Social
Development.
Key-Note Speaker: Dr (Mrs) G.
Kuthuhalamma, the then Hon'ble Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative
Assembly, Hyderabad.
Chief Guest: Dr. Agarala Easwara
Reddi, Former Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly,
Hyderabad.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati - 26
November, 2007.
Theme of the Lecture: Classical Status for Telugu Language: A
Review.
Key-Note Speaker: Dr. A.B.K.
Prasad, the then Chairman, Andhra Pradesh Official Language Commission, Govt.
of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Chief Guest: Dr. Turlapaty Kutumba
Rao, the then Member, Kendra Sahitya Academi, Govt. of India, New Delhi and
recipient of Padma Sree Award.
Venue and Date: SVETA Bhavan, TTD, Tirupati - 22 November,
2008.
Theme of the Lecture: Fifty Percent Reservations for Women in
Local Government Institutions: A Way Forward for Inclusive Growth.
Key-Note Speaker: Dr (Mrs) Kuchipudi
Vijaya, the then Chairperson, Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Mahila Shakti Abhiyan,
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Chief Guest: Prof (Mrs) G.
Sarojamma, the then Vice-Chancellor of S.P. Mahila Viswavidyalayam,
Tirupati.
Guest of Honour: Shri Solipeta
Ramachandra
Reddy, Former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), New Delhi.
Venue and Date: Tirupati - 22 November, 2009.
Theme of the Lecture: Role of Women Empowerment in Panchayati
Raj Institutions: An Era of Good Governance and Inclusive Growth.
Key-Note Speaker: Prof. B.K.
Chandrasekhar, Former Chairman, Karnataka State Legislative Council,
Bengaluru.
Chief Guest: Shri Solipeta Ramachandra
Reddy, Former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), New Delhi.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati - 20
November, 2010.
Theme of the Lecture: Cancer in India: From a Period of
Incurability to Curability.
Key-Note Speaker: Dr. V. Shanta,
Magsaysay Awardee and Chairperson, Cancer Institute, Chennai.
Chief Guest: Prof. R. Ramamurthi,
Past-General President, Indian National Science Congress, New Delhi.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati - 25
November, 2011.
Theme of the Lecture: Elected Representatives of PRI's in
Andhra Pradesh: Delivery of Service in GPs.
Key-Note Speaker: Dr. Agarala Easwara
Reddi, Former Speaker of AP Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad.
Chief Guest: Dr. P.V. Sesha Reddy,
the then District Panchayat Officer, Chittoor.
Venue and Date: Youth Hostel Conference Hall, Tirupati - 26
November, 2012.
Theme of the Lecture: Participation of Women in
Decision-making: The Case of Andhra Pradesh.
Key-Note Speaker: Smt. K. Shanta
Reddy, Former Member, National Commission for Women, New Delhi.
Chief Guest: Shri Solipeta Ramachandra
Reddy, Former MP (Rajya Sabha), New Delhi.
Venue and Date: Youth Hostel Conference Hall, Tirupati - 22
November, 2013.
Theme of the Lecture: Role of Women Elected Representatives
in Panchayati Raj Institutions: Achievements and Challenges.
Key-Note Speaker: Smt. N.P. Durga,
Former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), New Delhi.
Chief Guest: Dr. Agarala Easwara
Reddi, Former Speaker of AP Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad.
Guest of Honour: Dr (Mrs) B.
Vengamma, the then Director-cum-Vice-Chancellor, SVIMS University,
Tirupati.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati - 9
March, 2014.
Theme of the Lecture: Sanitation in Panchayat: People's
Participation for Swachh Bharat.
Key-Note Speaker: Dr. K. Chandramouli,
IAS
(Retd.), Former Commissioner, AP Academy of Rural Development,
Hyderabad.
Chief Guest: Prof. V. R.
Panchamukhi, Former Chairman, Indian Council of Social Science Research,
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati - 20
August, 2015.
Theme of the Lecture: Welfare Programmes for SC's and ST's in
India: Implementation and Emerging Challenges.
Key-Note Speaker: Dr. V. Varaprasada Rao,
IAS (Retd.), Hon'ble the then Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha),
Tirupati.
Chief Guest: Dr (Smt) G.
Kuthuhalamma, Former Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly,
Hyderabad.
Venue and Date: Youth Hostel Conference Hall, Tirupati - 5
February, 2016.
Theme of the Lecture: Panchayati Raj Administration: The Way
Forward for Inclusive Growth at the Grassroots Level.
Key-Note Speaker: Shri Justice D.
Subrahmanyam, Former Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Former Chairman,
AP Commission for Backward Classes, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Chief Guest: Dr (Smt) G.
Kuthuhalamma, Former Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly,
Hyderabad.
Guest of Honour: Shri Solipeta
Ramachandra
Reddy, Former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), New Delhi.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati - 1
April, 2017.
Theme of the Lecture: The Pride and Glory of Chittoor
District in Andhra Pradesh: Significant Role.
Key-Note Speaker: Prof. A.
Damodaram, the then Vice-Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara University,
Tirupati.
Chief Guest: Shri Justice D.
Subrahmanyam, Former Judge, Andhra Pradesh High Court and Former Chairman, AP
Commission for Backward Classes, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati - 1
April, 2018.
Theme of the Lecture: Veterenary Science Research in Chittoor
District: Prospects and Retrospect.
Key-Note Speaker: Prof. Y. Hari
Babu, the then Vice-Chancellor, S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati.
Chief Guest: Shri G.V. Srinath
Reddy, Former Chairman, Zilla Praja Parishad, Chittoor and Former Member of
Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh, Piler.
Venue and Date: Hotel Bliss (Darbar Hall), Tirupati - 1
April, 2019.
Theme of the Lecture: Implementation of Welfare Programmes in
Andhra Pradesh: Financial Problems, Emerging Challenges and Solutions.
Key-Note Speaker: Dr. T. Hanuman
Chowdhary, Former IT Adviser to Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Chief Guest: Shri Solipeta Ramachandra
Reddy, Former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), New Delhi.
Venue and Date: AGRASRI Meeting Hall, Tirupati - 28
November,
2021.
Theme of the Lecture: Working of Panchayati Raj Institutions
in Andhra Pradesh: An Analysis.
Key-Note Speaker: Shri Govindappa
Srinivas, Chairperson, Zilla Praja Parishad, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.
Guest of Honour: Dr. G. Venkata
Narayana, the then Mandal Parishad Development Officer, Tirupati Rural.
Venue and Date: Arts Block Auditorium, Sri Venkateswara
University, Tirupati - 23 April, 2022.
Theme of the Lecture: Gram Swaraj and 75 Years of Rural
India: A Review.
Key-Note Speaker: Shri Bandaru
Dattatraya, His Excellency, the Governor of Haryana, Chandigarh.
Chief Guest: Smt. K. Santha Reddy,
Former Member, National Commission for Women, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
Venue and Date: Senate Hall, Sri Venkateswara University,
Tirupati - 17 June, 2022.
Theme of the Lecture: Empowerment of Women @75 Years of
India: Achievements, Challenges and Opportunities.
Key-Note Speaker: Smt. C.S. Ramalakshmi,
IFS (Retd.), Former Commissioner, Department of Sericulture, Govt. of Andhra
Pradesh, Hyderabad.
Chief Guest: Dr (Mrs) B. Vengamma,
Vice-Chancellor, Shri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be
University), Kolar, Karnataka.
Venue and Date: AGRASRI Meeting Hall, Tirupati - 6 March,
2023.
Theme of the Lecture: Election Promises of Political Parties
and Its Implementation in Andhra Pradesh: An Analysis.
Key-Note Speaker: Prof. A. Prasanna
Kumar, Former Rector, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, AP.
Chief Guest: Dr. R.A. Padmanabha
Rao, Former Additional Director-General, Doordarshan, New Delhi.
Venue and Date: AGRASRI Meeting Hall, Tirupati - 31 March,
2024.
Theme of the Lecture: Food Security: Innovations and
Strategies for Hunger Free India.
Key-Note Speaker: Dr. P. Rethinam,
President, International Society for Noni Science, Chennai.
Chief Guest: Dr. George V. Thomas,
Former Director, ICAR - Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasargod,
Kerala.
Venue and Date: AGRASRI Meeting Hall, Tirupati - 8
September,
2024.