Hyderabad, March 27 -- Telangana Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao was conferred the "Grand Prize for Contribution to World Peace" at the International Buddhist Peace Conference-2026 held at Haritha Plaza in Hyderabad on Friday.

The award was presented by Moon Yong Jo, who heads the International Interchange Development Association, an organisation involved in cultural exchange and peace-related initiatives, a press release said.

Emphasis on Buddha's message

Addressing the gathering, the minister highlighted the continued relevance of Gautama Buddha's teachings of compassion and non-violence, stating that they offer enduring solutions to a world increasingly marked by conflict and divisions.

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