He conferred with the prestigious Col. Nagendra Rao Smarak Puraskaram for the outstanding contribution in the field of Science & Technology (Defence Sector) by NV Ramana, Former Chief Justice of India, in the presence of KV Ramana, IAS (Retd.) & President, Kinnera Art Theatres. The award was given on the occasion of Ugadi Puraskar by Kinnera Arts Theatres and Kinnera Cultural & Educational Trust.
