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Newspaper coverage and photographs of Dhaathree Foundation's programmes in Madanapalle and across Andhra Pradesh. Each report is listed with the publication, the date and a short English summary. Select a clipping to view it in full.
In the News
Reports from February and March 2026.
At the International Women’s Day celebration in Madanapalle, the MLA, District Collector and District SP presented Dr. Swathi Chakrapani with an award recognising her service, including Ananda Nilayam for the elderly, essential supplies during COVID-19, and free tailoring training and sewing machines for women.
Source: Radhe Sindhooram, print edition.
A Women’s Day profile describing Ananda Nilayam, where elders receive three meals a day and daily care, along with scholarships for poor students and grocery and financial support for needy families.
Source: Nigha Surya, print edition.
Dr. Swathi Chakrapani was honoured as ‘Mahila Samrat’ at the Sir C.V. Raman Ugadi Awards in Vijayawada, in recognition of Dhaathree Foundation’s work including Ananda Nilayam for the elderly and free night tuition centres for poor students.
Source: Tharanam, print edition. Publisher’s e-paper: tharanam.net
Dr. Swathi Chakrapani received the Sir C.V. Raman Ugadi Award at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, Vijayawada, and credited the Dhaathree team for the recognition.
Source: Surya, print edition. Publisher’s e-paper: suryaa.com
Ambika Krishna presented the Sir C.V. Raman Academy award to Dr. Swathi Chakrapani for Dhaathree Foundation’s social service in Madanapalle.
Source: Andhra Prabha, print edition. Publisher’s e-paper: epaper.prabhanews.com
The Sir C.V. Raman Academy presented the award at its Ugadi Awards in Vijayawada for the Foundation’s service to the elderly, poor students and families in and around Madanapalle.
Source: Nigha Surya, print edition.
Dhaathree Foundation founder Swathi Chakrapani received the Ugadi award at the Sir C.V. Raman Ugadi Awards in Vijayawada for her services to the elderly and poor students in Madanapalle.
Source: Andhra Jyothi, print edition. Publisher’s e-paper: epaper.andhrajyothy.com
Dhaathree Foundation distributed nutrition kits — eggs, bread, groceries and vegetables — to 30 TB patients at the Government Hospital, Madanapalle.
Source: Andhra Prabha, print edition. Publisher’s e-paper: epaper.prabhanews.com
With support from Dr. Gumpu Prashanth and Dr. Gumpu Sri Harshini, the Foundation provided a month’s nutrition supplies to 30 TB patients and will support 30 more patients.
Source: Neti Manadesam, print edition. Publisher’s e-paper: netimanadesam.com
Recognition & Feature Articles
Awards and feature articles about the Foundation and its founder.
A magazine profile of Dr. Swathi and the Foundation’s programmes.
Source: Profile, print edition.
The Hindu reported on the Foundation’s training of rural girls in tailoring, embroidery and handicrafts, and its health camps for women.
Source: The Hindu, print edition. Publisher’s e-paper: thehindu.com
An Andhra Prabha article on the Foundation’s work: livelihood training for women, food for the hungry and support during COVID-19.
Source: Andhra Prabha, print edition. Publisher’s e-paper: epaper.prabhanews.com
Eenadu’s centre-page article on the Foundation’s free training centre for women and its services.
Source: Eenadu, print edition. Publisher’s e-paper: epaper.eenadu.net
Presented by Bharatiya Ambedkar Sena and MLA Nawaz Basha for service during COVID-19.
Source: Savitribai Phule Award, print edition.
Presented to Dr. Swathi by Anand Sree Organisation, Mumbai, for women’s empowerment and social work.
Source: Mahatma Gandhi Darshan Puraskar 2020, print edition.
A centre-page article on the Foundation’s training, food and health programmes.
Source: Prakampana, print edition.
An overview of the Foundation’s training and social services during COVID-19.
Source: Surya, print edition. Publisher’s e-paper: suryaa.com
A profile of the Foundation’s work with women, including skills training and its OMG Book of Records listing.
Source: Prajasakthi, print edition. Publisher’s e-paper: epaper.prajasakti.com
Dr. S. Swathi was appointed Andhra Pradesh State Women President of the Indian Human Rights Protection Committee.
Source: Appointed State Women President, IHRPC, print edition.
Dr. S. Swathi was recognised for free vocational skill training for women.
Source: OMG Book of Records, print edition.
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