WARANGAL, APRIL 07, 2026: For ACP Mamnoor Venkatesh, policing has never been limited to investigation files, patrol duty, or crime control. His career tells a deeper story, one of compassion, social responsibility, and a sustained commitment to the most marginalised sections of society. That spirit of service was formally recognised recently when he was conferred the ‘Viswaseva Ratna Award’ by the Vishwakarma Art Foundation, marking the Ugadi festival.
The award was presented at a ceremonial function held at Ravindra Bharati, Hyderabad, in the presence of dignitaries, including MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar. The Award Committee, which included former Assembly Speaker and BRS senior leader Sirikonda Madhusudhana Chary, selected ACP Venkatesh in recognition of his extensive service activities undertaken alongside his professional policing responsibilities. The NGO was founded by Dr K M Kiran Kumar, who emphasised that the award honours individuals who translate public duty into meaningful social change.
Sharing his happiness after receiving the honour, ACP Venkatesh reflected not on personal achievement, but on the collective progress of tribal communities he has worked with over the years. One of the most pressing challenges faced by tribal villages in regions such as Narnur, Indravalli, Utnur, and Sirikonda is access to drinking water, especially during the severe summer months. Recognising the hardship faced by tribal families, ACP Venkatesh facilitated the digging of new boreholes and the repair of defunct ones under various police station limits to ensure uninterrupted water supply. “For many families, even a pot of drinking water meant walking several kilometres,” he recalled. In many tribal hamlets, the absence of proper roads isolates entire communities. ACP Venkatesh was deeply moved by the sight of tribal residents, “elderly people, expectant mothers, and school children” walking barefoot on rugged terrain. His initiatives led to the construction of dirt roads connecting interior villages, making access to healthcare, education, and markets less arduous.
Safe Passage for Students
Education remained a central focus of his service. During the monsoon, students were often forced to cross dangerous, winding streams to reach schools. To prevent accidents and dropouts, small embankments were constructed over streams, ensuring that children could attend classes safely even during the rainy season. In addition, school-going children were routinely supported with tablets, notebooks, textbooks, pencils, and school bags, helping bridge the resource gap and encouraging continued education.
Building Communication Lifelines
One of the most transformative interventions came in the form of digital connectivity. In remote tribal belts where even basic communication was absent, ACP Venkatesh engaged with Jio company officials to establish five mobile towers in areas such as Narnoor, Indravalli, Sirikonda, and Jainur.
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