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'''Ravi Vadlamani''' (born 21 July 1956) is a [[chartered Accountant]] by profession, Senior Partner in M/s Umamaheswara Rao & Co.,<ref name="auto"/> a [[social entrepreneur]], [[philanthropist]], was elected as Director on the Board of Rotary International through an election process. He is past District Governor [[Rotary International]] (Dist.3150),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cjQEAAAAMBAJ | '''Ravi Vadlamani''' (born 21 July 1956) is a [[chartered Accountant]] by profession, Senior Partner in M/s Umamaheswara Rao & Co.,<ref name="auto"/> a [[social entrepreneur]], [[philanthropist]], was elected as Director on the Board of Rotary International through an election process. He is past District Governor [[Rotary International]] (Dist.3150),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cjQEAAAAMBAJ&dq=ravi+vadlamani+%2B+news&pg=PA9|title= Pass the virtual tapas please|date= October 2002}}</ref> President, [[Round Table (club)|Round Table]] India, Chairman [[Indian Red Cross Society]], [[Guntur]]. | ||
==Education and personal life== | ==Education and personal life== | ||
He obtained his Bachelor of Commerce degree from TJPS College<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tjpscollege.ac.in/|title=TJPS College|website=Tjpscollege.ac.in| | He obtained his Bachelor of Commerce degree from TJPS College<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tjpscollege.ac.in/|title=TJPS College|website=Tjpscollege.ac.in|access-date=2 January 2019}}</ref> [[Andhra University]]. He also did his [[Chartered Accountant|Chartered Accountancy]], A.C.S.,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icsi.edu/home/|title=ICSI - Home|website=Icsi.edu}}</ref> F.C.A.<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://www.icai.org/|title=ICAI - The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India|website=ICAI}}</ref> Fund Managers Course Conducted by Unit Trust of India. Merchant Banking Course Conducted by [[Unit Trust of India]]. Fellow Member, [[The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India]]. Member, The [[Institute of Company Secretaries of India]]. | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
He started his career as a Chartered Accountant in M/s Umamaheswara Rao & Co.,<ref>{{ | He started his career as a Chartered Accountant in M/s Umamaheswara Rao & Co.,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.umrcas.com/?page_id=15|title=About Us | Umamaheswara Rao & Co}}</ref> As a professional [[Chartered Accountant]], he handled tax matters of Corporate, Non-Corporate and Not-for-Profit Organizations and represented clients at various levels of [[Income Tax Department]] of Government of India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/GUNTUR-TOBACCO-LTD/U16001AP1937PLC001276|title=GUNTUR TOBACCO LTD - Company, directors and contact details | Zauba Corp|website=www.zaubacorp.com}}</ref> He also conducted central audits for various public sector banks in India, including [[State Bank of India]], [[Canara Bank]], Pinakini Grameena Bank and [[Indian Bank]]. | ||
He also led teams conducting official audits for public sector corporations like [[Power Grid Corporation of India]],<ref>https://www.powergridindia.com/sites/default/files/Investor_Relation/Reports_Filings/Annual_Report/AR_1997-98.pdf</ref> [[National Thermal Power Corporation Limited]], [[Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd]], Visakha Refinery, Bharat Heavy Plates & Vessels Ltd, [[National Mineral Development Corporation]], the State Trading Corporation of India Ltd.<ref>{{ | He also led teams conducting official audits for public sector corporations like [[Power Grid Corporation of India]],<ref>https://www.powergridindia.com/sites/default/files/Investor_Relation/Reports_Filings/Annual_Report/AR_1997-98.pdf</ref> [[National Thermal Power Corporation Limited]], [[Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd]], Visakha Refinery, Bharat Heavy Plates & Vessels Ltd, [[National Mineral Development Corporation]], the State Trading Corporation of India Ltd.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stclimited.co.in/|title=THE STATE TRADING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. | A Government of India Enterprise|website=www.stclimited.co.in}}</ref> | ||
==Professional affiliation== | ==Professional affiliation== | ||
He represented five Southern States as the Regional Council Member of the [[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India]] for three years from 1988 to 1991. | He represented five Southern States as the Regional Council Member of the [[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India]] for three years from 1988 to 1991. | ||
He was also the | He was also the chairman, Professional Development Committee of the Southern India Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in the year 1989,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sircoficai.org/|title=SIRC|website=Sircoficai.org}}</ref> Company Law Committee of the Southern India Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India - 1988. | ||
He was also Member, Taxation and Corporate Laws Sub-Committee of the [[Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ficci.in/|title=FICCI|website=Ficci.in}}</ref> (FICCI), New Delhi from 1998 to 2002. | He was also Member, Taxation and Corporate Laws Sub-Committee of the [[Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ficci.in/|title=FICCI|website=Ficci.in}}</ref> (FICCI), New Delhi from 1998 to 2002. | ||
He served as the | He served as the chairman, Public Relations Committee of the Southern India Regional Council of the [[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India]] (ICAI)<ref name="auto1"/> in 1991. Ravi Vadlamani worked as vice-chairman, Guntur Branch of the Southern India Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India - 1998. | ||
==Service to the society== | ==Service to the society== | ||
Ravi has participated in social service programmes of [[Rotary International]]. Over the years, he served in different capacities and was elected as the Director of Rotary International. He is the first from Telugu States (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) in India to have been elected to the coveted post of International director in Rotary in its history. Ravi defeated two rivals in a three-cornered contest. He would join the board of directors of Rotary International in July, 2021 and serve in the role for two years. | Ravi has participated in social service programmes of [[Rotary International]]. Over the years, he served in different capacities and was elected as the Director of Rotary International. He is the first from Telugu States (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) in India to have been elected to the coveted post of International director in Rotary in its history. Ravi defeated two rivals in a three-cornered contest. He would join the board of directors of Rotary International in July, 2021 and serve in the role for two years. | ||
The results of the two-month-long process of online polling were declared on March 4, 2020. As many as 1405 members from 824 clubs in 9 rotary districts spread over the States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra exercised their franchise.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/home/education/news/vadlamani-ravi-first-telugu-man-to-be-international-director-of-rotary/amp_articleshow/74482597.cms | title=Vadlamani Ravi, first Telugu man to be International Director of Rotary}}</ref> | The results of the two-month-long process of online polling were declared on March 4, 2020. As many as 1405 members from 824 clubs in 9 rotary districts spread over the States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra exercised their franchise.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/home/education/news/vadlamani-ravi-first-telugu-man-to-be-international-director-of-rotary/amp_articleshow/74482597.cms | title=Vadlamani Ravi, first Telugu man to be International Director of Rotary| website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | ||
Earlier, he served as the District Governor of RI district 3150.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cjQEAAAAMBAJ | Earlier, he served as the District Governor of RI district 3150.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cjQEAAAAMBAJ&dq=ravi+vadlamani+%2B+news&pg=PA9 |title= Pass the virtual tapas please|date= October 2002}}</ref> | ||
During his tenure as District Governor and also in the succeeding years, he has taken an active role in providing 10,000 bore-wells under "Water for Life" program of Rotary International in villages of Guntur, Prakasam, Khammam, [[Warangal]], [[Nizamabad district|Nizamabad]], [[Kamareddy]], [[Rangareddy]] and [[Adilabad]] Districts.<ref>{{ | During his tenure as District Governor and also in the succeeding years, he has taken an active role in providing 10,000 bore-wells under "Water for Life" program of Rotary International in villages of Guntur, Prakasam, Khammam, [[Warangal]], [[Nizamabad district|Nizamabad]], [[Kamareddy]], [[Rangareddy]] and [[Adilabad]] Districts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clubrunner.ca/Data/5830/html/22887/Water_Resource_Group_Report_2006-07.pdf|title=Water Resource Group}}</ref> | ||
Overhead Reservoirs were built for serving protected drinking water through the distribution networks under the "Water for Life" program in [[Kothagudem]], Katarivaripalem, Nizampatnam and Piduguralla Areas.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/Rotary-provides-potable-water-in-Piduguralla-slums/article14967242.ece|title=Rotary provides potable water in Piduguralla slums|date=30 March 2011|newspaper=The Hindu| | Overhead Reservoirs were built for serving protected drinking water through the distribution networks under the "Water for Life" program in [[Kothagudem]], Katarivaripalem, Nizampatnam and Piduguralla Areas.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/Rotary-provides-potable-water-in-Piduguralla-slums/article14967242.ece|title=Rotary provides potable water in Piduguralla slums|date=30 March 2011|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=27 May 2019}}</ref> | ||
He participated in the project that provided more than 300 [[Reverse Osmosis]] Water Plants in [[Guntur]], [[Prakasam district|Prakasam]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and many [[Telangana]] Districts, where people are affected by Endemic Skeletal Fluorosis, at a cost of Rs. 5 crores (INR 50 million).<ref>{{ | He participated in the project that provided more than 300 [[Reverse Osmosis]] Water Plants in [[Guntur]], [[Prakasam district|Prakasam]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and many [[Telangana]] Districts, where people are affected by Endemic Skeletal Fluorosis, at a cost of Rs. 5 crores (INR 50 million).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsvirginian.com/|title=newsvirginian.com|first=The News|last=Virginian|website=The News Virginian}}</ref> | ||
He was associated with the project of construction of a check-dam to irrigate farm fields with a view to meeting the needs of several farmers in Kothagudem area. More than 30 mini Protected Water Schemes and over 400 open wells in several villages of Coastal Districts of the Nizampatnam area were also dug as part of the program. Ravi participated in a programe that has provided irrigation facility to help poor and marginal farmers through over 300 tube wells in Guntur and Prakasam Districts of Andhra Pradesh. | He was associated with the project of construction of a check-dam to irrigate farm fields with a view to meeting the needs of several farmers in Kothagudem area. More than 30 mini Protected Water Schemes and over 400 open wells in several villages of Coastal Districts of the Nizampatnam area were also dug as part of the program. Ravi participated in a programe that has provided irrigation facility to help poor and marginal farmers through over 300 tube wells in Guntur and Prakasam Districts of Andhra Pradesh. | ||
He conceived and implemented a program called ‘School on Wheels’, to promote education by drawing child labour and children of wage earners to the process of learning. He provided a bus as part of 'School on Wheels' through ‘Child and Police’ Programme at Guntur at a cost of Rs.12.50 lakhs (INR 1.25 mn) as part of an effort to eradicate child labour.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Drive-against-child-labour/articleshow/5914358.cms|title=Drive against child labour |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | He conceived and implemented a program called ‘School on Wheels’, to promote education by drawing child labour and children of wage earners to the process of learning. He provided a bus as part of 'School on Wheels' through ‘Child and Police’ Programme at Guntur at a cost of Rs.12.50 lakhs (INR 1.25 mn) as part of an effort to eradicate child labour.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Drive-against-child-labour/articleshow/5914358.cms|title=Drive against child labour |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | ||
Ravi took to launch a project "Raise hand to save our schools,’’ to convert schools without basic amenities into happy schools. Under this program, he took initiation to construct new school buildings, separate toilets for boys and girls.<ref>{{ | Ravi took to launch a project "Raise hand to save our schools,’’ to convert schools without basic amenities into happy schools. Under this program, he took initiation to construct new school buildings, separate toilets for boys and girls.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/Joy-of-learning-in-%E2%80%98Happy-Schools%E2%80%99/article14552936.ece|title=Joy of learning in 'Happy Schools'|first=P. Samuel|last=Jonathan|date=5 August 2016|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> He took it upon himself to distribute five lakh benches free of cost to schools in Telangana. Over the last six years, he has managed to distribute 1.2 lakh benches worth Rs 30 crore.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/ravi-vadlamani-the-bench-man-of-hyderabad|title=Ravi Vadlamani, the Bench Man of Hyderabad|website=Telangana Today}}</ref> Various school blocks and toilet blocks were built in different schools across [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]] states of India.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/Rotary-Foundation-distributes-2900-school-desks/article14468419.ece|title=Rotary Foundation distributes 2,900 school desks|author=Staff Reporter|date=2 July 2016|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/save-our-schools-programme-gains-momentum/article5115837.ece|title='Save our Schools' programme gains momentum|author=Staff Reporter|date=11 September 2013|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> | ||
Under the ‘SHARE’ (Sanitation, Health and Rural Empowerment) project by The Rotary International, he participated in identifying beneficiaries and provided 10,000 sewing machines and thousands of milch cattle to women in Guntur, Prakasam Districts ("End of Poverty" program) and sanitation facilities in 50 villages.<ref>{{ | Under the ‘SHARE’ (Sanitation, Health and Rural Empowerment) project by The Rotary International, he participated in identifying beneficiaries and provided 10,000 sewing machines and thousands of milch cattle to women in Guntur, Prakasam Districts ("End of Poverty" program) and sanitation facilities in 50 villages.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/rotary-club-of-st-simons-aids-indian-programs/article_86a242db-4dae-5117-b31b-0aed97f7b49c.html|title=Rotary Club of St. Simons aids Indian programs|first=LINDSEY ADKISON|[email protected]|website=The Brunswick News}}</ref> | ||
Ravi serves Red Cross Society as its member. As Chairman of Indian Red Cross, Guntur branch, he handed over a cheque for ₹ 15 lakh as a family contribution to the construction of a new Red Cross building in Guntur. Dr. Ravi presented the cheque to Chairman of AP Chapter Rachel Chateerjee, vice chairman Harpreet Singh and general secretary Balasubramaniam at a state meeting.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/Cheque-presented-for-Red-Cross-building/article16776287.ece|title= Cheque presented for Red Cross building|newspaper= The Hindu|date= 8 December 2016}}</ref> | Ravi serves Red Cross Society as its member. As Chairman of Indian Red Cross, Guntur branch, he handed over a cheque for ₹ 15 lakh as a family contribution to the construction of a new Red Cross building in Guntur. Dr. Ravi presented the cheque to Chairman of AP Chapter Rachel Chateerjee, vice chairman Harpreet Singh and general secretary Balasubramaniam at a state meeting.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/Cheque-presented-for-Red-Cross-building/article16776287.ece|title= Cheque presented for Red Cross building|newspaper= The Hindu|date= 8 December 2016}}</ref> | ||
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He moderated Breakout Sessions at Rotary International Conventions on "Water for Life" at Salt Lake City, "Water for Life and End of Poverty is Possible" at Los Angeles Convention, "Doing Good in the World to make Dreams real" at Birmingham Convention, "Target One Billion by 2017" at Sao Pualo Convention. | He moderated Breakout Sessions at Rotary International Conventions on "Water for Life" at Salt Lake City, "Water for Life and End of Poverty is Possible" at Los Angeles Convention, "Doing Good in the World to make Dreams real" at Birmingham Convention, "Target One Billion by 2017" at Sao Pualo Convention. | ||
He was also a Guest speaker at District Conference of Dist 5470 at Colorado Springs, District 1100 United Kingdom and District 9640 Australia.<ref>{{ | He was also a Guest speaker at District Conference of Dist 5470 at Colorado Springs, District 1100 United Kingdom and District 9640 Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slideplayer.com/slide/10527979/|title=Water for life Dr. Ravi Vadlamani At Rotary International District 9640 Conference Water for life. - ppt download|first=Ravi Vadlamani, Benjamin Franklin, Kofi Annan, Water, Rtn Maragaret Hayes, John|last=Tregurtha|website=slideplayer.com}}</ref> Ravi is a member of the Directors Nominating Committee 2009 and 2015 and he is also a representative on Council on Representative 2007 and 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thebrunswicknews.com/community_life/rotary-welcomes-speaker-from-india/article_6cbb99d0-fd87-5e98-a901-8b2a27ca5ca0.html|title=Rotary welcomes speaker from India|first=Lucy|last=Loehle|website=The Brunswick News}}</ref> | ||
Ravi was closely followed by his wife, Raaji, in his endeavour.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/07/05/stories/2004070502860400.htm|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|title=A couple with many facets|date=5 July 2004}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Raaji also served as the District Governor of RI District 3150. Their work for Polio eradication was recognized and were awarded regional polio free award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apnnews.com/rotary-spent-rs-5000crore-for-polio-eradication-in-thrid-world-countries/|title=Rotary spent Rs 5000crore for Polio eradication in | Ravi was closely followed by his wife, Raaji, in his endeavour.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/07/05/stories/2004070502860400.htm|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|title=A couple with many facets|date=5 July 2004}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Raaji also served as the District Governor of RI District 3150. Their work for Polio eradication was recognized and were awarded regional polio free award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apnnews.com/rotary-spent-rs-5000crore-for-polio-eradication-in-thrid-world-countries/|title=Rotary spent Rs 5000crore for Polio eradication in {{sic|thr|id|nolink=y}} world countries|website=Apnnews.com}}</ref> | ||
Ravi and Raaji are Level-4 Major Donors of the Rotary Foundation and they created Named Endowment Funds " Dr Ravi Vadlamani & Rajyalakshmi Endowment Fund", "Late V Bhaskara Lakshmi Endowment Fund" and "Late V Umamaheswara Rao Endowment Fund".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://centennial.rotary.org/en/donor-spotlight|title=Donor spotlight - centennial.rotary.org|website=Centennial.rotary.org}}</ref> | Ravi and Raaji are Level-4 Major Donors of the Rotary Foundation and they created Named Endowment Funds " Dr Ravi Vadlamani & Rajyalakshmi Endowment Fund", "Late V Bhaskara Lakshmi Endowment Fund" and "Late V Umamaheswara Rao Endowment Fund".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://centennial.rotary.org/en/donor-spotlight|title=Donor spotlight - centennial.rotary.org|website=Centennial.rotary.org}}</ref> | ||
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*Certificate of Meritorious Service by The Rotary Foundation. | *Certificate of Meritorious Service by The Rotary Foundation. | ||
*Best Rotary District Governor in the World - 2001. | *Best Rotary District Governor in the World - 2001. | ||
*Awarded Best Rotarian in Rotary District 3150 - | *Awarded Best Rotarian in Rotary District 3150 - 1989–90. | ||
*Presidential Citation, Rotary for Four Avenues of Service - 1998. | *Presidential Citation, Rotary for Four Avenues of Service - 1998. | ||
*Member of the Arch Klumph Society<ref>{{cite web|url=http://centennial.rotary.org/en/donor-spotlight|title=Rotary DonorSpotlight|website=centennial.rotary.org}}</ref> | *Member of the Arch Klumph Society<ref>{{cite web|url=http://centennial.rotary.org/en/donor-spotlight|title=Rotary DonorSpotlight|website=centennial.rotary.org}}</ref> | ||