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Vivek Tankha
MP of Rajya Sabha, Jabalpur
Congress leader Vivek Tankha is not only a renowned lawyer but also a commendable social activist. He has always drawn his sword for important social issues like women empowerment, safety, health, and hygiene. He is a hero in the true sense as he works towards providing better things to the underprivileged. On the other hand, he strives day in and day out to build better infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh.
His social work is not limited to the state, back in 2005 when Uri experienced their worst earthquake, Mr. Tankha was there to support them with all his resources and emotions. While in 2000, Orissa (now Odisha), he extended help by sending 18 railway wagons loaded with food grains and relief material for the affected people.
He isn’t one of those leaders to make rules and offers condolences, but someone who makes use of his authority to help the people of his nation and make it a better place for them to live in.
Shekhar Mehta
Rotary International President (2021-22)
Shekhar Mehta is only the 4th Indian in 115 years to be nominated as the President of Rotary International for the year 2021-22.
Shekhar Mehta was born in 1959 in Kolkata India. A keen academician, he graduated from St. Xavier’s College, and has the unique combination of Masters in Commerce, a qualified Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant and Company Secretary.
He heads the Skyline Group engaged in Real Estate Development in different parts of India, including the largest group housing in the state of Rajasthan.
He is member of many professional, cultural and charitable organizations.
He is a serving trustee of
(i) Shelter Box (UK)
(ii) Operation Eyesight India, a Canada based organization.
Shekhar Mehta joined Rotary in 1985 and has been Chairman of
Rotary India LiteracyMission.
Rotary India Centennial Celebrations.
Rotary India Humanity Foundation
Keenly dedicated to service, Shekhar Mehta has led many major service initiatives in India. Some significant initiatives are:
Constructing 500 homes for Tsunami survivors at Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Starting the Shelter Kit program in India which has served about 20 disasters distributing more than 15,000 Shelter Kits helping about 75,000 disaster victims.
He started ‘Dil Se’ a pediatric Heart Surgery Program – through this he has got done more than 2500 heart surgeries for children from across India, Pakistan,Bangladesh, Nepal & African Countries. He also facilitated for the program to now become a National Program.
Conceptualizing nationwide T-E-A-C-H a literacy program in India having reached out to more than 50,000 Schools and 15 million children. T-E-A-C-H is a holistic program on literacy. Rotary is working on the T-E-A-C-H Program with the Central Government and many State Governments.
He has helped take the E-Learning Program to millions of children through the television channels of Government of India. He is the architect of the Rotary Total Literacy Program of India.
He has been Instrumental in setting up 15 Eye Hospitals across India serving nearly 50,000 eye operations each year.
He started a scholarship program called UDAAN for marginalized children over last 10 years. 1000 scholarships have been given.
Responding to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national call – He has helped set up 6000 rural toilets benefitting 30,000 people.
Shekhar Mehta is spearheading a National Program under Rotary India Humanity Foundation, to do India-wide projects in collaboration with the Government of India, in the areas of Water, Sanitation, Literacy, Healthcare, Environment and Disaster Management. The result of these programs he professors will be “Rotary’s Role in Nation Building in India”.
The Prime Minister of India and various cabinet Ministers have applauded these mega initiatives of Rotary in India.
Shekhar Mehta is a motivational speaker. He has spoken at hundreds of events nationally and internationally. His motivation skills are par excellence which has helped raise millions of dollars for The Rotary Foundation.
Shekhar.Mehta is recipient of the highest awards of Rotary International & The Rotary Foundation,
(i) “Service Above Self Award”
(ii) “The Meritorious Service Award”
(iii) “Distinguished ServiceAward” .
Akhil Mishra
Rotary International President (2019-20)
Akhil Mishra was born on 19 January 1971. He received his postgraduate degree from G.S. College, Rani Durgavati University. The desire to start his own business inspired him to start his own business first in his entire family and despite being from a purely working family, he succeeded in establishing his own business. The important fact is that in 1996-97, he joined his three friends in the journey that started from zero and the business that started with the wings of Banaras has today established its dominance as the distributor of leading consumer durables companies in the entire Mahakoshal region.
Along with being the distributor of famous companies in the electronics sector, he established himself in the field of education, construction business and Government of India Railway undertaking. Taking all his partners along for the last 29 years is the biggest key to success. Along with the successful operation of all these business ventures, he is the President of the prestigious ‘Lardganj Vyapari Sangh’ located in the middle of the city. He is serving as the Joint Secretary of the ‘Mahakoshal Chamber of Commerce and Industry’, the highest business organization of the Mahakoshal region.
As a result of his activeness in the social sector and deep interest in community service, he joined Rotary Club Jabalpur South and after serving on important posts of the club, he took over the responsibility of the post of President in the session 2019-20. In view of his organizational ability, the responsibilities of District Assignment, City Coordinator, District Chief Facilitator M.P., City Coordinator Jabalpur, R.I. Convention Promotion Co-Chair M.P., District Vocational Training Team Sub Committee Chair, Member District Finance Committee, Member District Grant Sub Committee, along with his nomination as the most important and dignified post of the District, District Secretary General, are indicative of his working ability, sharp intellect, dedication and activism. He was elected as the National Secretary for the Executive Council of Rotary News Trust Chennai for the year 2024-25. In the 32-year journey of the club, his presidential tenure was full of achievements, which included the 85 service projects done in the session, mainly Jabalpur’s first Global Grant Project (40970 US$), Desk-Bench Campaign, 2-2 batches of RLI, service work of Rs 15,88,646/- during the Covid lock-down as a support to the district administration and contacting more than one lakh people over the phone by running the “Ek Phone Manavta Ke Liye” campaign and advising them to stay at home during the lock-down and solving their problems.
In view of his unprecedented services, the Madhya Pradesh government honored you as a Corona Warrior through the Collector Jabalpur. He was given the prestigious award of RI Presidential Citation by Rotary International President Mr. Mark Maloney. 3 Rotaract clubs of the club also received the title of RI Presidential Citation with Gold Distinction. As a result of the active activities of the club, then Governor gave the Certificate of Appreciation. Strengthening the Rotary Foundation, he became a major donor in the session 2021-22.
He have had the honour of receiving the Guinness Book of World Records certificate by doing bungee jumping from the highest height in Hong Kong Macau. He had been honoured with the President’s Award in Scout Guide, Samaj Ratna Award by MP Pragatisheel Brahmin Mahasabha, Kalashree Award by Gunjan Kala Sadan MP and Omkar Alankaran by Pt. Omkar Prasad Tiwari Smriti Organizing Committee.
Santosh Shrivastava
Counsellor
Santosh Shrivastava, Civil Engineer with over 33 years of distinguished service at MPSEB/MP Power Generating Co., has been an active member of the Engineers Association, contributing significantly to numerous benevolent schemes. Throughout his career and into retirement, he has passionately devoted himself to social services, particularly focusing on aiding the needy. His efforts are prominently reflected in his work with Virat Hospice in Charganwan, JBP, and Maharshi Babra Higher Secondary School in Gwarighat. These institution /NGO provide essential support to poor and needy cancer patients, students and their families, entirely free seva. His unwavering commitment to these social services underscores his dedication to societal welfare. Through various social groups, he continues to make a significant impact on the lives of those in need, driven by a deep-seated passion for helping others and improving community well-being.
Anurag Shrikhande
Engineer & Architect
With a profound dedication to excellence and a career spanning over 25 years, Er. Anurag Shrikhande stands as the Engineer Director of Shrikhande Designs Pvt. Ltd. (SDPL). SDPL, an acronym for Shrikhande Designs Private Limited, is a true embodiment of his commitment to delivering unparalleled architectural and civil engineering services. Anurag’s philosophy echoes through our company, as he believes, “A good director makes a playground and allows you to play.
Experience: 25+ Years
Experience: Boasting a remarkable journey of more than a quarter-century, Er. Anurag Shrikhande’s expertise and innovative approach have become the cornerstone of our company’s success. His keen engineering insights and dynamic leadership have transformed SDPL into a hub of creativity and technical excellence.
