P. Vijayakumar Reddy
P.Vijayakumar Reddy is a Philanthropist, Social Advocate, Industrialist popularly known for pioneering business ventures. His interests extend to several fields of activities, including Entertainment Electronics, Energy & Infrastructure Development, Software, Tourism, Hospitality Industries etc, He is the eldest son of Late Legend Shri.P.Obul Reddy who was an eminent industrialist in Tamil Nadu and who promoted Nippo Batteries, Dynavision Ltd (Dynora TV), indo Matsushita Carbon, Indo Matsushita Appliances.
P.Vijayakumar Reddy did his schooling and College in Chennai. He is a graduate in Commerce from Pachaiyappa's College|Pachaiyappas College - University of Madras.
His spouse, Ms. Preetha Reddy is the Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals Group. His two sons Karthik Reddy and Harshad Reddy are involved in Hospital, Infrastructure and Education Enterprises.
Vijaykumar Reddy's business acumen came to the forefront in his firts assignment with Dyanora TV. He has lent his prowess to many other companies. He is the founder of PPN Power a 330.5 MW Gas cum Naptha fired Power Generating company. The plant has created a source of employment for the surrounding villages and also runs a school and provides healthcare to the neighbouring villages.
P.Vijayakumar Reddy is also the former Chairman and now the Director Governing Board of Apollo Sindoori Hospitality Services. Apollo Sindoori He is the President of the Governing Body of Chettinad Vidhyasharam & Chettinad Vidyalaya. He is also the Member of the Governing body Kumari Meena Muthiah College of Arts & Science.
As a social and cultural enthusiast, he has been an active participant in the domain of Education, Healthcare, Arts & Music. He has dedicated himself to the cause of public service, making him one of India's dynamic personalities when it comes to preserving the heritage of our culture. Deeply entrenched in Spirituality he is keenly associated with spiritual and religious activities and has made enormous contributions for building temples, church & Dargah by making liberal donations to various activities undertaken by the communities under all religious banners. His secular credentials are evident in his contribution towards promoting the spiritual tradition of Hinduism as well as Christian & Muslim faiths.
He founded a self managed charitable trust with the vision to fund disaster relief work, preserve culture and art, and provide healthcare services for the poor and the needy.
He has provided jumpstart funding for startups with innovative ideas in Healthcare and allied industries, Textile industry, Geriatric Care, Soft Solutions etc
Mr. Vijayakumar holds prominent positions and memberships in many leading Associations, Institutions, Charitable Trusts and Industries. His luminous lineage, family background, grit, and commitment to social service and the development of marginalised people, enabled him to establish P Obul Reddy and Gnanamba Trust. He is the Vice President of 120 old Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Sabha and Https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/Inaugurations/article11595855.ece%7Cadvisor to Shri Krishna Ganasabha and advisor to various music sabhas. He has been contributing to all Carnatic Music Organizations to keep the traditional music season alive in order to preserve the culture and heritage for posterity.
He has given huge cash awards annually to Senior Musicians in Tamil Nadu through various institutions. He sponsors the Saint Thiagaraja Festival conducted by organisations every year.
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