As part of the observance, the institution presented the Jaipal Reddy Memorial Inspiration Awards to retired educationists Aluru Gangayya and Ravuri Surya Narayana for their contributions to the field of education. Addressing the gathering, Ravikumar described Jaipal Reddy as one of India’s most respected statesmen who overcame physical disability through determination and rose to national prominence. He said Jaipal Reddy played a significant role in the formation of Telangana and was instrumental in advocating the state’s cause with intellectual clarity. Recalling his long association with the late leader, Ravikumar said he had known Jaipal Reddy since 1984 and considered him his mentor. Inspired by his vision, he established Jaya Prakash Narayan Engineering College in 1997.