A Lifetime of Service: Indian Statesman Ponnala Lakshmaiah to be Celebrated in Bali at the WCH Royal Summit

Nevada, USA - September 28, 2025 - We Care for Humanity (WCH) has announced that the Honorable Ponnala Lakshmaiah, a revered Indian statesman with a distinguished 45-year career, will receive a special lifetime tribute at the 8th WCH Royal Summit. The prestigious international gathering will be held on November 12-13, 2025, at the UC Silver & Gold in Bali.

This tribute honors the extraordinary legacy of Sir Ponnala, a Knight of the Royal Maharlika, recognizing his monumental contributions to public service, technological innovation, and rural development. His influential career includes serving four terms as a Minister for the Government of Andhra Pradesh and as the first President of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee.

The ceremony will be a centerpiece of the Royal Awards Gala, featuring the premiere of a cinematic film chronicling his inspiring journey from a "Cattle Shed to the Capital City." As the summit's Patron of Honor, Sir Ponnala will address the assembly of royals and dignitaries and will also present awards to his international peers, a testament to his esteemed stature.

"Honorable Ponnala Lakshmaiah embodies the very essence of a life dedicated to service," said Her Royal Highness Queen Mariam Leonor Torres Mastura, Chairwoman of the summit. "His journey from humble beginnings to the world stage is an inspiration to us all. He is not just a political leader; he is a humanitarian, an innovator, and a true statesman. This tribute is a small token of our immense respect for his lifetime of achievements."

Ponnala’s many accolades include induction into the Oklahoma State University Hall of Fame, the G.O.D. Award at the UN in New York, and India's prestigious "Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award." The tribute at the 8th WCH Royal Summit will celebrate a leader whose impact transcends borders.

About We Care for Humanity (WCH): We Care for Humanity is an internationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Founded and chaired by HRH Queen Mariam Leonor Torres Mastura, WCH and its royal partners convene the annual WCH Royal Summit to create tangible social and economic benefits worldwide.