ManavathaVijayawada Branch on Sunday organised its annual Prathibha Puraskaram (Talent Awards) programme, honouring meritorious students and promoting academic excellence. Scholarships and merit awards worth Rs 2 lakh were distributed to deserving students at the event. The programme was held at Swatantra Samara Yodhulu Bhavanam (Freedom Fighters’ Bhavan) near Bandar Locks in Vijayawada. Around 150 students and nearly 100 parents attended the event, reflecting the organisation’s continued commitment to encouraging education and recognising academic achievement. Founder-President of Sri Balaji Orphans and Destitute Service Organisation, Dr Chunduri Krishna Mohan Das, attended the programme as the chief guest. Commending Manavatha’s efforts, he said such initiatives play a vital role in motivating students to excel in their studies and build successful careers. Manavatha general secretary Davuluri Sambasiva Rao, chairman Pagidipalli Ramu, assistant secretary Rangu Venkata Durga Prasad, and executive committee members Sunkara Subhash Chandra Bose, Atluri Tripura Sundara Rao, Medical Raju, Nadella Sumathi, Ch Vijay Kumar, R Koteswara Rao, P Masudhana Rao, Medishetti Venkateswara Rao, Nemani Kameswari, Muvva Sailaja, Ravindra, and Javvaji Srinivasa Rao participated in the programme