BALI, jarrakposbali.com — The atmosphere felt warm from the start as international delegates gathered in Bali for the Royal Summit 2025. Among the figures in attendance, much of the spotlight fell on Ponnala Lakshmaiah, a leader from Telangana who that evening received an honorary recognition from We Care for Humanity (WCA). The moment was more than the presentation of a trophy. It marked a long journey of public service that had now earned global acknowledgment.
Throughout his career in both industry and government, Lakshmaiah has been known for placing humanitarian values at the core of his policies. He grew up in a small village in Telangana, where he learned humility from his surroundings and a sense of responsibility from the people around him. His years of study in the United States shaped a global perspective that eventually led him back to India, where he dedicated himself to politics and public service.
“Policies build roads, but values build nations,” Lakshmaiah said in his speech, reaffirming the guiding principles he has carried throughout his life.
He recalled his time as Minister of Irrigation, when canal projects were no longer just concrete structures. To him, every flow of water meant more learning time saved for children in rural areas. During his leadership in the Information Technology sector, fiber-optic cables were not merely digital infrastructure. They were gateways to the future for the younger generation.
“We can connect continents in milliseconds, yet too many hearts remain disconnected,” he said, urging the world to pursue progress without losing its sense of humanity.
His speech invited global leaders to bring inclusion, dignity, and peace into every policy. It wasn’t just a celebration of innovation, but a reminder to ensure no one is left behind. Lakshmaiah emphasized the importance of policies that reach the last person in line, because true measurement of progress begins there.
The evening concluded with long applause. For many present, Lakshmaiah’s message served as a reminder that the world needs leaders who bring not only technology, but also empathy. The WCA award he received may be a symbol, but the meaning behind it is far greater: a call to build a future that advances without losing its human heart.(Jp).
