Wed Nov 20 15:26:44 UTC 2024: ## Former Minister Establishes Gold Medal at Osmania University

**Hyderabad, November 20, 2024** – Former Minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah has donated ₹5.5 lakh to Osmania University to establish the Ponnala Foundation gold medal for outstanding library and information science students. The medal, funded by the interest accrued from the donation, will be awarded annually, beginning at the next convocation ceremony. Mr. Lakshmaiah, a university alumnus, cited his early experiences with libraries as the inspiration for his contribution, emphasizing his desire to give back to the institutions that shaped his life. He also pledged further support to modernize the university library through his foundation. Osmania University Vice-Chancellor Kumar Molugaram expressed gratitude for the generous donation.

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