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hmtv promoting fearless journalism, creating public awareness: Ponguleti
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TG I&PR Minister presented 2026 hmtv Business Excellence Awards in Hyd on Wednesday
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Information & Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajendar presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to noted scientist Dr Tataji Surender Rao at the hmtv Business Exellence Awards-2026 event in Hyderabad on Wednesday. hmtv Managing Director K Hanumanta Rao is also seen
Hyderabad: Revenue, Housing, Information & Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on said that hmtv had been telecasting news without fear or favour, irrespective of whichever political party was in power. He appreciated the channel for boldly highlighting the mistakes of governments and creating public awareness through its news coverage. Speaking after presenting hmtv Business Excellence Awards (BEA) for 2026 here on Wednesday, he said that hmtv is also creating awareness among people on important issues such as El Niño. He observed that mistakes could be committed knowingly or unknowingly, but the media played an important role in pointing them out and helping correct them. He congratulated all the award winners.
BJP MP Eatala Rajender praised hmtv and The Hans India Managing Director K Hanumanta Rao for running the channel without succumbing to pressures or compromising on its principles. He thanked hmtv for instituting the awards and recognising achievers.
He said that every great journey begins with a single step and that commitment and innovation were essential for the success of any business. Entrepreneurs were playing a crucial role in making the vision of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Made in India’ a reality. The country was effectively utilising the strength of its youth through entrepreneurship and business initiatives. The BJP MP noted that the Centre was spending around Rs 12 lakh crore to Rs 13 lakh crore on various initiatives to promote entrepreneurship and strengthen the country’s competitive position.
He expressed confidence that India would soon emerge as one of the world’s leading economies. Tollywood actor Satyadev said that businesspeople played a vital role in creating employment opportunities and contributing to the country’s economic growth. A business might be started by one individual, but its success would involve several people, which was the real strength of entrepreneurship. He also recalled his personal association with hmtv, as his father is still working with the media organisation.
Dr T S Rao, a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, said that every individual among India’s 140 crore population should develop an innovative idea. He stressed the need to make young India a skilled India. Another Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Raj B Narayana, said that every entrepreneur should contribute to the national economy and generate employment.
He called upon people to take up entrepreneurship, stating that job creation was not merely the responsibility of the government but a collective responsibility of society. He concluded with the slogan, “Jai Hind, Jai Entrepreneur.”
Miryalaguda MLA Bathula Laxma Reddy was also present.
hmtv presented ninth edition Business Excellence Awards at a glittering ceremony at the JRC Convention in the city. Before the awards’ ceremony, hmtv organised Innovative Hackathon, special sessions on GCCs, Space and Defence Technology. A large number of entrepreneurs, startups, MSMEs, corporates, industry leaders, students and experts from various domains participated in the special sessions and awards ceremony.
