Jupally Krishna Rao has been honored with
the prestigious 'Grand Prize' for his contributions to world peace
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Jupally Krishna Rao has
been honored with the prestigious 'Grand Prize' for his contributions to world
peace.
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He serves as the Minister
for Tourism and Culture of Telangana. This honor was conferred during an
international Buddhist conference held in Hyderabad.
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Approximately 150
delegates and monks from 22 countries participated in this event.
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He spoke about
Telangana's rich Buddhist heritage, making specific mention of historical sites
such as Phanigiri, Nelakondapalli, and Nagarjuna Sagar.
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These locations are
associated with the great philosopher Acharya Nagarjuna.
¨ He announced plans for the development of 'Buddhavanam.' This site spans an area of approximately 274 acres.
¨ It is set to be developed as a global 'World Peace Center.' There are also plans to establish a 'Digital Experience Center' at this location. Additionally, a 'Global Buddhist Center' will be established.
