Hyderabad, April 29 --  Telangana minister Seethakka on Wednesday, April 29, received the Best Service Award instituted by the Srinivasa Ramanujan Foundation, in recognition of her contributions to rural development and the welfare of women and children.

The award was presented by former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu at a function held at Shilpakala Vedika in Hyderabad, attended by thousands of students and several dignitaries.

Receiving the award, Seethakka said it was an honour to be recognised by Naidu, whom she described as a figure of wide respect owing to his long experience in public service.

Addressing students at the event, the minister drew on her own life to make a case for perseverance in education. She said she had ...