The Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur Empowers Student Leaders at Investiture Ceremony 2026

Hyderabad, July 11, 2026: The Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, held its Investiture Ceremony with great pride and enthusiasm, formally inducting the newly elected Student prefects for the academic year. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the school's commitment to nurture responsible, confident, and value-driven leaders.
The occasion was graced by Padma Shri awardee Dr. G. V. Rao, Director of AIG Hospitals and Chief of Surgical Gastroenterology, as the Chief Guest. The Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, felicitated its distinguished alumnus, Dr. G. V. Rao, on the occasion of his receiving the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honours, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to medicine and healthcare. The ceremony was attended by members of the HPS Society, BOG, faculty, students and alumni, making it a proud and memorable occasion for the HPS community.
Addressing the students, Dr. Rao encouraged the young leaders to embrace responsibility with humility, lead with integrity, and view leadership as an opportunity to serve others. He highlighted the importance of discipline, compassion, perseverance, and ethical decision-making in shaping future leaders.
The ceremony commenced with the ceremonial oath-taking, where the newly appointed Head Boy, Head Girl, House Captains, Deputy Captains, Prefects, and members of the student prefectorial board pledged to uphold the values and traditions of the institution while fulfilling their responsibilities with dedication and sincerity.
Welcoming Dr. Rao, the Principal described his journey from the classrooms of HPS to becoming one of India's foremost Surgical Gastroenterologists as an inspiration for generations of students. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. S. Narsimha Reddy, Principal, The Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, said “At The Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, we believe that leadership is not merely about holding a position of responsibility but about inspiring others through integrity, empathy, and service. The Investiture Ceremony marks the beginning of a meaningful journey for our student leaders, who will have the opportunity to lead by example while upholding the values and traditions of our institution. We were honoured to have Padmashree recipient  Dr. G. V. Rao grace this occasion and inspire our students to embrace leadership with humility, resilience, and a commitment to excellence. We are confident that our newly inducted Student leaders will carry forward the school's legacy and make a positive difference within the school community and beyond.”
Congratulating Dr. Rao, the President of HPS Society, Gusti J Noria said that the Padma Shri is a fitting recognition of his exceptional professional excellence, pioneering innovations, and selfless service to society. He noted that Dr. Rao's life reflects the values of dedication, perseverance, compassion, and excellence nurtured at HPS, inspiring students to strive for meaningful contributions to the nation and humanity.
In his address, Dr. G. V. Rao expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the management and the HPS community for inviting him back to his alma mater. He recalled his fond memories as a student and acknowledged the invaluable role the school played in shaping his character, values, and outlook on life. Describing the felicitation as one of the most meaningful honours of his life, he encouraged students to dream big, pursue excellence with perseverance, and remain committed to serving society with compassion and integrity.
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of a memento and heartfelt congratulations from the management, staff, students, alumni, and the entire HPS community, who expressed immense pride in welcoming their illustrious alumnus back to his alma mater.