Death
Pingali Venkayya died on 4 July 1963, in conditions of poverty. It was only a few years ago that his daughter began to receive pension from the government on his death anniversary. Sri Pingali Venkayya's daughther Ghantasala Sita Mahalakshmi is currently staying in Macherla, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh at her son's house. The Andhra Pradesh state government has recommended the name of sri. Pingali Venkayya for the highest civilian award in India - Bharat Ratna on 18th November 2012.
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