Hyderabad (India), June, 2005: Hyderabad Management Association (HMA) honored Mr. B. Ramalinga Raju, Founder and Chairman of Satyam Computer Services Limited, with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, for the year 2005. The award was given by Finance Minister, Mr. K. Rosaiah at an event held today. Mr Sunil Alagh, President, AIMA was the Guest of Honor at the event, which was also attended by Maj Gen D N Khurana, DG, AIMA.

The jury constituting of eminent personalities, conferred this award to Mr. Raju, for his unprecedented contribution to the Indian IT Industry, not only in India but also on the Global IT platform. His vision and foresight in taking Andhra Pradesh onto the Global map for IT Growth and Development is a dream come true today.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Raju, said, “Today, India is becoming a significant player in global commerce and trade and Information Technology continues to play a vital role in making this happen. It is encouraging to note that IT is seeping into every facet of our society today, including the common man in villages.”

The Lifetime Achievement Award, which was instituted in the year 2000 by HMA, had distinguished winners in the past, such as Dr. Anji Reddy, Chairman, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories; Gen K V Krishna Rao, PVSM (Retd), Former Governor, J&K; and Justice K Jayachandra Reddy, Chairman, Press Council of India.

Reachout's News Bureau
June'05