Ramineni Foundation was founded in the year 1995 in USA, to protect and promote the monumental heritage of Indian culture. On the occasion of Dr Ramineni's 70th birthday, his children started the foundation in India on 12-10-1999. From then onwards every year the organization presents awards to people who rendered special services in various fields. This year the awards function is organized to be held on 12th of this month. On this occasion, a press meet was organized on 4th, by the members of this foundation.

Speaking to the press Convener Mr. AVS said, “Everyone is aware that every year Ramineni Foundation will honor people who have contributed with special services, in various fields. As a part of it, scientist Dr.Kota Hari Narayana is selected to receive this year’s ‘Visishta Pruraskaram’. And the president of Thotapalem Library Mr.KVV Mallikarjuna Rao, the senior journalist CV Rajagopal Rao and the senior actress Rama Prabha are selected to receive the Visesha Puraskaram for this year of 2008.

The awards will be presented on 12th October, in a function at Taj Deccan, Hyderabad. The event will be graced by the senior political leader of BJP, M.Venkaiah Naidu as chief guest. Chief Justice Chalameshwar, and  president of MAA Murali Mohan and others are invited for the function. On this occasion Vempati China Satyam is going to present a cultural programme, said the convener.