Insights Of 12th Biennial Conference

The 12th Biennial International Conference of the World Telugu Federation was held at the Novotel HICC Convention Centre from 3rd to 5th January 2025. The first day (3rd January) was inaugurated by Chief Minister Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu. The President of the World Telugu Federation, Dr. V.L. Indira Dutt, delivered the welcome address. Business Leadership Seminars led by Shri Y. Harishchandra Prasad and Shri Satish Andhra were organized. Chief Minister Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu released the souvenir of the conference. “Telugu Angels” was inaugurated. The second day (4th January) began with cultural celebrations, and the Vice President of the World Telugu Federation and MP Shri V. Prabhakar Reddy delivered the welcome address. Union Minister for Coal & Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy graced the occasion as the chief guest. 14 Telugu achievers were felicitated. International delegates from USA (TANA, Manabadi Silicon Andhra, ATA), Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore, Qatar, Dubai, Hong Kong, Australia were felicitated. A fashion show was held in the evening. Bharatiya Janata Party National Vice President Smt. D.K. Aruna graced the evening session as the chief guest and initiated a panel discussion of Telugu women entrepreneurs. The musical program of Shri Ram Miryala’s band entertained the audience. The 3rd day (January 5th) continued with lively cultural programs. Shri Y. Lakshmi Prasad graced the welcome address. The chief guest, former Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu graced the celebrations. The evening’s closing ceremony was graced by the honorable Chief Minister of Telangana Shri Anumula Revanth Reddy. The Telugu Dhanam-Telugu Dhanam coffee table book introduced by Smt. Narne Vijayalakshmi was released by Shri Revanth Reddy. This was followed by a program to felicitate Telugu film personalities. The three-day meeting ended with the vote of thanks by the Federation Vice President Smt. V. Kavitha Dutt. Singer Mangli gave a spirited performance. Stalls were set up with various types of handlooms and handicrafts. The delegates enjoyed delicious food on all three days.