Rs 1 Crore Cash Awarded To Telangana Poets, Artists

During the Telangana Formation Day celebrations, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy today awarded a cash prize of Rs 1 crore each to nine poets, artists and literary figures who had made significant contributions to the movement for a separate Telangana State.

The CM had announced on December 9, 2024, that these nine Telangana poets would receive not only a cash award of Rs 1 crore each but also a 300-square-yard plot in Future City and a copper certificate in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the State.

As part of the Formation Day festivities today, cheques of the above amount were distributed to them at the Parade Grounds.

Reddy honoured and presented awards in person to:

Yekka Yadagiri Rao
Andesri
Suddala Ashok Teja
Jayaraju
Pasham Yadagiri

Hr also presented the same to the family members of the late Guda Anjaiah and Gaddar.

Goreti Venkanna's daughter received the cash award on behalf of her father who is currently travelling abroad.

However, the family members of Bandi Yadagiri did not receive the award as they were unavailable.