Sun Nov 10 18:20:02 UTC 2024: ## Former BIRRD Director Honored at QCFI Tirupati Chapter Anniversary
**TIRUPATI, November 10, 2024:** The tenth anniversary celebrations of the Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI) Tirupati chapter concluded on Friday with the presentation of the ‘Ramachandra Naidu Galla Lifetime Achievement Award 2024’. This year’s recipient was G. Jagadish, former director of the TTD’s Balaji Institute of Surgery, Research and Rehabilitation of the Disabled (BIRRD).
The award, introduced by the chapter to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to their chosen fields, was presented by former Minister Galla Aruna Kumari. The first award was presented last year to technocrat J.A. Chowdary.
The two-day event attracted over 2,000 delegates from across India, forming 303 teams to participate in various activities. The chapter, now one of the largest in India, emphasized the importance of adhering to quality standards and provided a platform for participants to address quality-related challenges faced by companies.
Gold and silver medals were awarded to the winning teams based on the effectiveness of their solutions, while twenty teams received ‘Best Circle’ awards. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including APIIC Chief General Manager I.L. Ram, SV Colleges Chairman A. Gangi Reddy, Hotel Bliss Chairman M. Balakrishna Reddy, Amara Raja Chief Finance Officer Dilli Babu, and Rockman Company’s Chief General Manager Jagadish.
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