- Noted Indian geneticist Dr. M. S. Swaminathan (age 94 years) and popular social worker, Dr. Gutta Muniratnam were respectively awarded the Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu National Award for Excellence & Muppavarapu National Award for Social Service.
- The award was instituted by the Muppavarapu Foundation (Award for Excellence) and the award for Social Service was launched by the Swarna Bharat Trust.
- The above two awards were announced at the 10th Anniversary Celebrations of Muppavarapu Foundation and Sankranthi Sambaralu organized in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Published On : 10 Jan 2020
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