JAYA PRADA
The 9th Annual Fest of iFocus Mission ~ ‘Jaya Prada’ was celebrated on 14th December 2014 at NTR Stadium, Hyderabad. Thousands of mission members, well-wishers, and a host of VIPs participated in the glittering event.
The event commenced with the lively cultural performances and unveiling of 108 Entrepreneurs from the Mission.
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The Chief Coordinator of the iFocus Mission, Sri Vasudeva Sarma have fondly recollected the journey of iFocus in the last nine years. He profusely thanked the support of the mission members and Sadguru Sri Sivananda Murthy garu.
Sri Sarma garu, describing the ‘Sanjiwani’ club initiative intended to create and nurture self-employment. He called upon the invitees who graced the occasion on to the stage duly giving their introductions to release the logo and bless the 108 members amid fanfare.
Sri Sarma gave details of how iFocus Mission members are increasingly achieving professional success, turning towards entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. He appreciated the decision of 108 members.
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Sri G Kishan Reddy
Minister of Home Affairs of India.
He expressed happiness to associate with the 9th-anniversary celebrations and the unveiling of 108 entrepreneurs at iFocus Mission.
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Sri Dr Pervela Raghu
Retd. IRS, D.G. Income Tax
He underlined the need to expand iFocus throughout the nation to bring about all-round development.
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Sri K Narasimha Murthy
Retd. Director, ONGC
He felt assured about the future of the rich cultural heritage of India by seeing the commitment of youth at iFocus. He stressed that success comes not by luck but by searching with determination.
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Dr Sri S Vijaya Kumar
Chairman, Vijay Nirmaan Company
He noted that it is always discipline, determination and living for others in life that brings more success. He expressed his happiness that these high ideals are preached and practised at iFocus Mission.
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Sri Dr R Prabhakar Rao
IPS, former DGP, Andhra Pradesh
He noted that Indian culture always encouraged individuals to look inward and take up their responsibilities rather than fight for rights.
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Sri K Basavaraju
Industrialist
Appreciating the bringing together of such a large diversified group of people with Bhaarateeyata. He called upon the youth to continue to uphold and respect Indian culture, particularly sanctity of family, marriage system in India.
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Sri N Ramachander Rao
Senior Advocate and BJP National Executive Member
He said that Indian culture could successfully bear the attacks of so many foreigners in the past, and today it is the responsibility of everyone to protect it in the wake of western influences.
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Sri V Hari Kumar
Founding Director, CEOs club of India
He appreciated the spirit behind the 108 Entrepreneurs as this is the need of the hour. He called upon the youth to emulate Mother Teresa and Mohammad Ghazni to understand passion and perseverance.
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Sri Aakella Raghavendra
Renowned Speaker
Thanking his parents, gurus for making him what he is today. He asked the youth to put the best foot forward to win over weaknesses, bring on full potential, to be practical by doing the right thing at the right time.
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Sri Dr K V Ramanachary
IAS retd., an Advisor, Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Telangana State
Presiding over the function by inviting the speakers, abridged in his inimitable style. His observations and spontaneous comments captured the imagination of the audience.
Many industry leaders, including Sri K Vara Prasad Reddy, persons from the film and television arena participated in the function.
Towards the end of the function, iFocus Mission Calendar 2015 was released. The sponsors of the event, media partners and teams behind organizing the event were acknowledged.The program ended at 9.30 pm followed by more festivities and informal meets by mission members and premiers lasted till late in the midnight.
Originally articulated by Dr. JVSS Kiran, Mentor of iFocus Mission