Dr. Ramakrishna Chelikani lives in Hyderabad, Telangana,AP. He has been a big part of Uplift a Child for more than 10 years. He is a life time sponsor, a volunteer and an advisor. He is a businessman and owns several businesses all over India. One of the best thing he likes is feeding the hungry and underprivileged. He continues to make a difference with his charitable giving and leading the organization to move to the next level. 

Mahendra is a businessman and owner of Neelgagan Stationers, Coastal Commercials, PSSG Capital Management Pvt Ltd in Vizag, AP and business partner with JLR Agency in Port Blair. While busy with his business, he has held many positions helping the non-profit activities in the country.

He served as the President and twice Secretary of Rotary Club, Visakhapatnam, Vice Chairman – Jain International trade Organization (JITO), Visakhapatnam Chapter, Member of AP Chamber of Commerce, Member of East Point Golf Club, Visakhapatnam., Chairman of Mahaveer International, Visakhapatnam., Vice President of Visakhapatnam Book Merchants Association., Member of Air Travelers Association of India., Secretary of Shivaji Park Skating Association, Visakhapatnam, Founder of Prag’s Cultural Society Visakhapatnam, and running Prag’s Dandiya from Last 22 Years.

NATURAL DISASTERS:

COVID 19 – He made a significant difference to the local people during the crisis and has involved in distribution of Food Packets in Visakhapatnam, with more than 2000 packets distributed. From 27 March 2020 till date (14 April 2020) have reached figure of 25K. From JITO have distributed 21K Mask to Police Commissioner, GVMC and to District Collector. HUDHUD Cyclone – Organized distribution  of 1.65 Lakhs food packets for weeklong period during HUD- HUD- Calamity through more than 65 NGO’s and Individuals in Nov 2014.

SKATING - Founder Secretary General of Artistic Skating Premier League to be held during Jun – Aug 2016. Founder Secretary of Shivaji Park Skating Association. Actively involved & organized 26th AP State Roller Skating (Artistic) Championship, Nov 2014, Organized 25th AP State Roller Skating (Artistic) Championship Nov 2013 and  Organized  District Roller Skating (Artistic) Championship  Nov – 2014.

A wonderful citizen making a difference in the lives of many.

Mr. Srinivas Yerabolu is a native of Visakhapatnam. He is a successful business man since many years. He has a great passion to give an opportunity to many underprivileged children for education. 

Capt. Sairam Kali Prasad Raghupatruni hails from Visakhapatnam city, Andhra Pradesh. He is a businessman by profession. His desire to serve poor have motivated him to join this noble cause to reach out to many children.

Krishna Kishore is from Visakhapatnam, AP, India currently relocated to Hyderabad, Telangana. He is a Entrepreneur and has been a part of Uplift a Child India since 2010, He is associated in many activities of this organization. 

Sudhakar is from Vizag, AP, India. He is currently the Managing Director for Supreme Marine Tankers PVT LTD in Vizag, India. He feels that every one must do something for others while they have life.

Dr. Satya Jnaneshwari is a retired professor from Maharanee College, Peddapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India. She got her MA from Andhra University in Telugu language and Literature (2^nd rank in the university). Got her Ph.D. from University of Delhi (Folk lore of Godavari districts, undertook 3 years full time post-doctoral research work for UGC under the career award scheme – Telugu Ballads). Worked at Maharanee college from 1979 to 2013 till her retirement) She was also the main in charge for women development center at the college and worked for girls’ student’s welfare and empowerment.

Contributed a lot in the field of Telugu literature with dozens of publications nationally and internationally. Specialized in women’s empowerment and welfare of women with disabilities. She is part of Uplift a Child board since 2010