INTRODUCTION OF OUR Immediate Past DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Passion, commitment, and dedication always lead him to the top, reaching the desired destination of
whichever organization he is affiliated with. The Lions Club of Kandukur has risen to take the most
coveted position in the District through its dedication and commitment over the years.
Lion Dr. Gaddam Mahendra Kumar Reddy was born into an educated family in Karinnagar District. After
pursuing his school education in Karinnagar district, he completed his junior college education in
Siddipet. Upon appearing for EAMCET, he secured a seat in BRKR Government Ayurvedic Medical College,
Erragadda, Hyderabad.
After associating with the Lions Club of Amangal, he joined Lionism in 2007-08 as a Charter President
of LC Kandukur, sponsored by LC Amangal. The extension chairperson at that time was PDG Lion G.
Chennakishen Reddy, the then District Governor.
He served in various capacities:
Awards have been bestowed upon him for his dedication in Lionism:
His academic interest led him to complete DLLI, RLLI, and FDI graduation. He is a faculty member in PST
seminars, RC-ZC schooling, DLLI, ELLI, RLLI and new members academies in his home district and sister
districts of their multiple. He is versatile by virtue of his education. His main subject is Medicine;
he graduated from Health University. He completed his master’s in Psychology and a PG diploma in
Counseling and Guidance at Kakatiya University. His interest in humanities led him to complete a
graduation in Sociology, a PG in Political Science, and another bachelor’s degree in Public Relations.
He also completed a diploma in Yoga and Nutrition. He started his hospital, BHOOLAKSHMI MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL, at Kandukur in 1996. He expanded it into a 20-bed Nursing Home, serving the rural population.
He is a writer, poet, writes short stories in Telugu, associate editor AGRAGAMI, a motivational
speaker, and a master of ceremony. He is a trustee in the Amangal service project - Old-age home, and a
trustee in the Jillellguda Geetanjali service project - Blood Bank. He attended three International
Conventions, one in Bangkok; Honolulu, Hawaii USA and third Orlando, Florida USA to take oath as
District Governor.
He is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, Life Member of the Indian Red Cross Society, Charter President
of LC Kandukur, Charter President of Walkers Club of Kandukur, and Charter President of Classmate Club
Kandukur. He is also a Member of the International Association of Holistic Psychology, Member of the
Greater Hyderabad Ayurvedic Graduates Association, and Member of Vishwa Ayurveda Parishad.
He is a recipient of the Mother Teresa award for social services and has received the Best Doctor award
from the Government of Telangana several times on various occasions. Vaidya Seva Ratna National Award
2025. He is happily married to Lion Deepa Reddy, she is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, Past
President of LC Kandukur, and blessed with two children, Dr. Sai Jahnavi Reddy and Leo Lion Sai Lohith
Reddy.