TTD honours 32 women employees with Padmavathi awards

The Padmavathi Awards were presented to 32 women employees from various departments of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for their dedicated service during International Women’s Day celebrations at Mahathi Auditorium in Tirupati on Monday (March 9, 2026). They were honoured with a shawl, a five-gram silver dollar, and a memento of Goddess Sri Padmavathi.

The TTD also honoured 78 women employees who are set to retire in the coming year, presenting them with shawls and mementos. TTD Board Member Panabaka Lakshmi, DRDO Director General (Production Coordination & Services Interaction) Dr. Chandrika Kaushik, and visionary digital empowerment coach Dr. Asleshah Edala were the special guests on the occasion.

Dr. Chandrika Kaushik said that women must prioritise themselves to bring a positive change in the society. She said that if the family members share the responsibilities, the burden on women will reduce. Sharing household work and child care responsibilities among family members can help the women lead a balanced life.

Ms. Ashlesha, CEO of MitraVaak and Digital Mahila Private Limited from New Delhi, said that women possess immense energy and strength. She stated that the respect given to the women in Indian culture is an inspiration to the world.

“Women are the foundation of the Indian family system. Just as the Vedas are sacred to scholars, the Grihalakshmi (woman of the house) is equally sacred and important to a family,” said TTD JEO (Education & Health) Dr. A. Sarath, adding that women play a very important role in building families, developing society, and contributing to the progress of the nation.