260 Students Felicitated At Shining Stars Awards In Nellore

A total of 260 meritorious students from across SPSR Nellore district were felicitated at the Shining Stars Awards-2026 ceremony on Monday, with speakers stressing the importance of hard work, discipline and determination in achieving success. 

Organised by the education department at Sri Kasturba Kalakshetram, the programme honoured 224 Class X toppers and 36 Intermediate students for their academic performance. Each Class X topper received a medal, a certificate of appreciation and a cash award of



20,000.

Addressing the gathering, district collector Himanshu Shukla said talent alone was not enough to achieve success and that dedication, commitment and discipline were essential for reaching greater heights. 

Recalling his own academic journey, the collector said he had stood on a similar stage as an Intermediate topper more than two decades ago. 

He advised students to remain focused on their goals, avoid distractions from social media platforms and maintain discipline in their studies.