Hans News Service Vijayawada

DrJ Ramudu, Lecturer in Botany at Dr Lakkireddy Hanimireddy Government Degree College in Mylavaram of NTR district, has been conferred with the “Best Individual Biodiversity Conservator Award-2026” by the Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board.

The award was presented during the International Day for Biological Diversity celebrations organised by the state government at Acharya Nagarjuna University in Guntur.

Dr Ramudu received the award from Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board Chairman Nilayapalapu Vijay Kumar and Executive Director of Forests and Environment Nandini Salaria.

Principal Dr Illa Ravi said Dr Ramudu has been actively creating awareness on biodiversity conservation through seminars, workshops and academic lectures. His initiatives have helped students and the public better understand the importance of protecting biodiversity and conserving natural resources.

He added that Dr Ramudu is presently undertaking a research project on the status of Orchidaceae family plant species in the Eastern Ghats of the state and methods for their conservation. Faculty members, students and non-teaching staff of the college congratulated Dr Ramudu on receiving the honour.