New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Shashi Shekhar Vempati, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Prasar Bharati, is being conferred the Padma Shri in recognition of his contribution to public broadcasting, media reforms, and digital policy in India.

Vempati currently serves as an Independent Director on the board of BharatGen Technology Foundation. He is an alumnus of IIT Bombay and is currently the Co-founder of DeepTech for Bharat Foundation (AI4India).

Speaking to ANI, he expressed his gratitude for the honour recieved.

"This is a humbling moment for me. Prime Minister Modi is an inspiration for all of us. This honour can serve as an inspiration for everyone to contribute towards the resolve he has taken for the Viksit Bharat," he said.

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