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Eminent Entrepreneur And Philanthropist Suresh Chukapalli To Receive “Champion Of Change” Award:- Commending social contributions and impactful legacy is what the “Champion of Change” award signifies and renowned entrepreneur Suresh Chukapalli is set to receive the award on January 20th, 2020 from the former President of India, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

Mr. Chukapalli has been selected for this prestigious award for his contributions to the Swach Bharat Abhiyaan in making India a cleaner and more hygienic country for the other citizens.

Hailing from a small town in Andhra Pradesh, Suresh Chukapalli kicked off his career in the city of Hyderbad, shaping his creative vision into notable results. Ever since the beginning, the man has worked his way up to leave his imprint behind in the world as a popular entrepreneur and a humble philanthropist as well.

With over 30 years of industry experience, Suresh has a number of successful projects under his name, the IT SEZ project, Phoenix Avance being one of the most notable one of them all. He has left his imprint on several niches in the industry including residential, retail, commercial and the IT SEZ.

Suresh also kicked off his entrepreneurial journey with the automobile venture of Pioneer Automobiles and was also the founder-promoter of the $500 million Lanco group. He is currently the Chairman Emiretus of the Phoenix Group.

The one notable trait of Mr. Chukapalli that stands out amidst all the wealth and popularity is his mind to do good for people. He has been into a number of philanthrophic works, doing his best to give back to the society – one of the many reasons the jury deemed him suited for the Champion of Change award.

He has undertaken a number of projects that have lacked the attention and contribution of the government or the private entities. One of the most unique drive that he is known for is the Vaikunta Mahaprasthanam crematorium that was conducted in Hyderabad. This spot now serves as a lasting site of peace for the departed souls.

Aside from these projects, Mr. Chukapalli is also the managing trustee of the Phoenix Foundation and also the trustee of the Chukapalli Shankar Rao foundation, through which he does a number of other philanthrophic works.

Mr. Chukapalli has contributed his part and given back to the society via all the foundations that he is associated with. Aside from his current roles, he is also the South Korea Consulate General, extending his repertoire in that said field as well.

- Somapika Dutta