Handicrafts activist Dr Chikka felicitated

Erramanzil: Noted handicrafts and social activist Dr Chikka Devadas was awarded with Edire Chenna Keshavulu Memorial handicrafts award here at Engineering Chief Panchayatraj Bhavan on Monday.

The programme, presided by Meka Ravindra, was organised by literary organisation Telugu Sahithya Vaibhavam. Telangana Sahithya Academy president Nandini Sidda Reddy was the chief guest of the programme.

Nandini, along with All India Sahitya Parishad president Dr S Chennappa, Dr Nageshwar Rao and Shankar, presented the award, cash reward and certificate of appreciation to Dr Devadas.

Speaking on the occasion, Chikka Devadas said the award has increased his responsibility as social activist. He dedicated the award to handicrafts artistes. Dr Bheempally Prashanth, Senadhipathi and others were present on the occasion.