MUMBAI: Renowned playback singer K J Yesudas has been selected for the lifetime achievement award of Symphony TV for the year 2010, reports PTI.

"The award is being given to Yesudas for his outstanding contributions to Indian music world," said Symphony TV MD V Krishnakumar at a press conference.

The award, carrying a cash prize of Rs one lakh, a citation and a memento, would be presented to the 70-year-old singer by Jnanipath winner O N V Kurup at a function on 2 October.

T K A Nair who is the principal secretary to the prime minister, will be the chief guest.

Singers Vidhu Pratap, Kalyani and Aparna Rajeev are chosen for the young achievers awards. They would get Rs 20,000 each, citation and memento.