In a proud moment for Telangana, 12-year-old Nivedh Ravuri has been named America’s National Youth Entrepreneur of the Year 2025. Though Nivedh lives in Schaumburg near Chicago, his family hails from Allipuram village in the Khammam district. He received this prestigious national award for his brilliant performance in the ‘Lemonade Day’ programme, which teaches school children how to start and run their own small businesses.
Nivedh is the son of software engineers Satish and Silpa Ravuri, and the grandson of retired headmaster Ravuri Nageswararao and Veda Kumari. To win the award, he didn’t just sell drinks; he followed a professional business plan. He set clear goals, managed his budget and expenses carefully, and focused on excellent customer service. His lemonade stand stood out because of his disciplined planning and the way he connected with his local community.
Accepting the honour, Nivedh shared that the experience taught him how to handle money and serve society at a young age. He believe that even children can make a big difference if given the right opportunity. His teachers and mentors also praised him, noting that such activities help kids develop confidence and independent thinking.
The news has brought great joy to the Telugu community both in India and the US. Many people in Allipuram and surrounding areas expressed their pride, seeing Nivedh’s achievement as a result of the strong values of education and hard work passed down through his family. His success serves as an inspiration for young students everywhere to turn their simple ideas into reality.
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Great news. Gla to hear that master Nivedh Ravuri has been named for America youth Enterpreneur for the year 2025. Congratulations to Nivedh Ravuri. This is our Telugu Pride.