HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Public School Society proudly felicitated its distinguished alumnus, Dr. G. Venkat Rao, for his extraordinary contributions to the field of medicine and healthcare. The special felicitation ceremony celebrated not only his remarkable professional accomplishments but also his inspiring journey with HPS.

Dr. Rao was conferred the prestigious Padma Shri by the Government of India recently to honour his outstanding contribution to medicine and healthcare. The President of The Hyderabad Public School Society felicitated Dr. G. Venkat Rao during a special ceremony, celebrating his remarkable journey from the classrooms of HPS to becoming one of India’s most respected medical professionals.

Dr. G. Venkat Rao is the Director of AIG Hospitals and Asian Institute of Gastroenterology and serves as Chief of Surgical Gastroenterology, GI Oncology, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Transplantation Services. A proud alumnus of The Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, from the batch of 1976, Dr. Rao has earned national and international recognition for his pioneering work in advanced gastrointestinal and oncological surgeries.

Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, is known for its strong academic foundation, holistic approach to education, and emphasis on leadership, values, sports, and co-curricular excellence. Spread across a sprawling campus in Ramanthapur, the institution offers education from pre-primary to Grade 12, nurturing well-rounded students through global exposure programs, cultural activities, environmental initiatives, and student leadership opportunities, while carrying forward its rich legacy and heritage.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Gusti J Noria, President, The Hyderabad Public School Society, expressed ā€œDr. G. Venkat Rao’s achievements are a matter of immense pride for the entire HPS community. His journey from being a student of this institution to receiving the prestigious Padma Shri for his contribution to medicine is truly inspiring. At HPS, we have always believed in nurturing individuals who lead with excellence, integrity, and service, and Dr. Rao exemplifies these values in every sense.ā€

The event concluded on a proud and celebratory note, with the HPS community coming together to honour the extraordinary achievements of Dr. G. Venkat Rao. The platform reflected Hyderabad Public School’s immense pride and served as a reminder of the institution’s enduring commitment to celebrating excellence, leadership, and service to society.

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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