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The Hamsadhwani R. Ramachandran Award of Excellence was presented to Vasudha Prakash, founder of V-Excel Educational Trust, for her 25 years of dedicated service to individuals with cognitive disabilities. The award ceremony, held on the R. Ramachandran Birthday Remembrance, was presided over by industrialist Nalli Kuppuswamy Chetti and included former DGP K. Vijayakumar as a guest of honor. V-Excel was recognized for its innovative approach to education, therapy, and vocational training, having helped over 85,000 individuals across India. In addition, Tejas Murali of the USA received the R. Ramachandran Birth Centenary Award for talented NRI Artistes.

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V-Excel Founder Vasudha Prakash Honored with Hamsadhwani R. Ramachandran Award of Excellence

CHENNAI (January 2, 2026) – Vasudha Prakash, the founder of V-Excel Educational Trust, was awarded the prestigious Hamsadhwani R. Ramachandran Award of Excellence on Thursday, January 1, 2025, during the R. Ramachandran Birthday Remembrance event. The award recognizes Ms. Prakash’s 25 years of tireless dedication to providing services for individuals with cognitive disabilities.

Industrialist Nalli Kuppuswamy Chetti presided over the event, acknowledging the challenges Ms. Prakash undertook in establishing V-Excel. Former DGP K. Vijayakumar, the guest of honor, praised Ms. Prakash and her team for their “immeasurable” work in assisting those with intellectual disabilities.

Ms. Prakash expressed gratitude to the parents of individuals with intellectual disabilities, acknowledging their unwavering commitment to their children. Hamsadhwani secretary R. Sundar highlighted V-Excel’s selfless work and dedication, noting the organization’s impact on over 85,000 individuals across India through its innovative combination of education, therapy, and vocational training. The award included a citation, shawl, and a cash prize.

During the ceremony, Tejas Murali of the USA also received the R. Ramachandran Birth Centenary Award for talented NRI Artistes. The event concluded with a performance by Guru Anitha Guha’s Bharathanjali, featuring Mahadevan Mahasenam Bhaje.

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