About Us
Founder of Lions Club Of Palasa Kasibugga
- Name : Dr. Kanithi Viswanatham
- Father’s Name : Late Donganna Chowdari
- Date of Birth : 01-07-1932
Hails from a middle class agriculture family. Had his early education at his native village Haridasupuram. Completed High School education at Mandasa & Tekkali during 1944-1948. Studied Intermediate at Maharaj College, Vizianagaram during 1948-1950. Completed M.B.B.S. from Andhra Medical College during 1950-1955. Started medical practice at Palasa in 1957 with special interest in Family Planning & Surgery. Founder President of Palasa Educational Charities. Closely associated with service and government agencies for better community health. Runs a free medical clinic. President of “Kanithi Donganna Chowdary & Mailavaram Subba Rao Educational Trust” . Awards cash prizes every year to meritorious 10th class students of Palasa-Kasibugga & Govindapuram. Worked for construction of 42 pucca houses under L.I.C. Scheme. Served as Vice President of District Scouts & Friends. Conducted around 7000 free surgical procedures for family planning.Continuous member of Indian Medical Association since 1956 and instrumental in establishing separate I.M.A. branch in Tekkali Division. Served in various positions including President of the I.M.A. branch. Joined Lions Club in 1971-72 as Charter Member of Palasa-Kasibugga. Served as President of the Lions Club during 1974-75. Attended Lions International Conference at San Francisco, U.S.A in 1974.
Served as Member of District Stadium Committee. Served as Member of District Probation Committee. Served as Member of Hospital Committee and Law & Order Committee. Managing Partner of Gotham Tin Fabricators manufacturing 18 liters tin containers. Practiced Buddhism as a way of life. Married Lalitha in 1964, a postgraduate in English Literature. Son Rajendra completed Commerce Degree and pursued computer education in U.S.A. Daughter Sarada completed M.B.B.S. and practices medicine in Australia. Supported Congress Party candidates in elections from 1957 onwards. Played kingmaker role in Samithi, MLA & MP elections during 1958-1989. Worked hard for regional development in education and communications. Elected twice as Member of Parliament for Srikakulam during 1989-1994. Served in both 9th and 10th Lok Sabha. Contested 2014 elections under Samykhyandhra Party and later joined BJP.
About Lions Club Of Palasa Kasibugga
Lions Club of Palasa - Kasibugga Service Trust has been actively involved in social service activities for several decades. The organization was established with the aim of serving poor and needy people through humanitarian programmes and community development activities.
Dr. V. Kanthi Government ITI Hostel was generously donated by Dr. Kanithi Hemachalam and Smt. Kanithi Usha Rani, USA, with the noble objective of supporting poor and economically weaker students. The hostel has been providing accommodation facilities for students who come from rural and underprivileged backgrounds, helping them continue their education without financial burden.
The trust has been conducting various welfare programmes since the early years of its formation. During 1971–1972, several service activities were initiated for public welfare, including health awareness programmes, support for poor students, and social development campaigns.
In 1981, the organization expanded its charitable activities and strengthened its service programmes for the benefit of local communities. Later, in 2010, the trust further developed its activities by organizing large-scale public service programmes and community support initiatives.
Over the years, the Lions Club conducted blood donation camps, educational support programmes, medical camps, environmental awareness activities, and financial assistance for poor and deserving families. The organization also encouraged youth participation in social service activities.
The service trust earned recognition for its dedication towards helping society and continuously worked for the welfare of people in Palasa-Kasibugga and surrounding areas. Senior members and volunteers played an important role in strengthening the organization and expanding its humanitarian services.
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Our Mission
Lions Club of Palasa-Kasibugga Service Trust is committed to serving humanity through social welfare programmes, health awareness camps, educational support, blood donation activities and community development services.
Our Vision
To build a healthy, educated and socially responsible society by helping poor and needy people through humanitarian services, environmental awareness and public welfare activities.
Our Goals
To organize medical camps, educational programmes, blood donation camps, youth development activities and support services that improve the quality of life for people in the community.