POSITIONS HELD

Dr. Wooday P Krishna holds a number of key positions in Govt. Committees and credible NGOs at the highest level.

NATIONAL SERVICE

Karnataka Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi
President

Karnataka Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi

Gandhi Bhavan, Bengaluru

Established in 1949 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad and other national leaders by mobilizing contributions from over ten million people to promote Constructive Work initiated by Mahatma Gandhi and to preserve and propagate his teachings.

www.gandhibhavanbangalore.blogspot.com
Central Gandhi Smarak Nidhi
Trustee

Central Gandhi Smarak Nidhi

Rajghat, New Delhi

Set up in 1948 as an autonomous organization by eminent national leaders like Babu Rajendra Prasad, Pandit Nehru, Sardar Patel, Moulana Abdul Kalam Azad, J.B.Kriplani, JRD Tata, G.D. Birla and others to perpetuate Gandhiji's memory through Gandhian Constructive Work.

Member Advisory Committee
Member Advisory Committee
Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Sustainable Development

Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University, Gadag

It is a State University established by law for the study and research of rural development and panchayat raj system.

https://ksrdpru.ac.in/
Gandhi Memorial Museum
Member

Gandhi Memorial Museum

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

It is one of the five Gandhi museums in India which comes under 'Peace Museums Worldwide' selected by the United Nations Organisation (UNO).

Former Member, Executive Committee
Former Member, Executive Committee

Karnataka Sarvodaya Mandal

A State Wing of Sarva Seva Sangh founded by Mahatma Gandhi, Bengaluru

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Member, State Level Advisory Committee

Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust

Arasikere, Hassan District

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Former Member, Executive Committee

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Gandhi Center of Science & Human Values

HQ: Bengaluru

www.bvbgandhicentre.org
Managing Trustee<
Managing Trustee

Vishwaneedam Trust

Vallabh Niketan, Bengaluru, founded in 1965, is one of the six Ashrams of Acharya Vinoba Bhave, the spirtual heir of Mahatma Gandhi, run by the Trust

www.vallabhniketan.blogspot.com
Gandhi Peace Foundation
Past Chairman

Gandhi Peace Foundation

Bengaluru Centre

Established in 1958 by great national leaders like Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Dr. R. R. Diwakar and Morarji Desai. It works to preserve and spread Gandhian thoughts with centres spread all over the country.

www.gandhibhavanbangalore.blogspot.com
Past Hon. Treasurer
Past Hon. Treasurer

Bharath Seva Dal

Central Committee

Established in 1950 by noted freedom fighter Dr. N. S. Hardikar, it is a non-political youth and national service organization, aided by Government of Karnataka with over 14,000 Seva Dal units in government and government aided schools across Karnataka.

EDUCATIONAL WORK

University Space Engineering Consortium India
Vice-President

University Space Engineering Consortium India

Bengaluru

University Space Engineering Consortium India is a National Initiative of the Indian Technology Congress Association to enable university students to participate in practical Space Projects for societal good. UNISEC India is a part of the world-wide University Space Engineering Consortium headquartered in Japan.

www.unisec-india.in
Seshadripuram Educational Trust
Honorary General Secretary

Seshadripuram Educational Trust

Seshadripuram Group of Educational Institutions

Founded in 1930, the Trust caters to the educational needs of over 23,000 students through 34 institutions ranging from Kindergarten to Ph.D. level across four districts of Karnataka.

Bengaluru, Mysuru, Tumakuru, Mandya

www.set.edu.in
Honorary President
Honorary President

Karnataka Unaided Pre-University College Managements' Association

Bengaluru North District Committee

KUPMA is a united force of private unaided pre-university colleges in Karnataka, working collaboratively to overcome shared challenges and elevate the standards of education.

www.kupma.org
Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges' Association
President

Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges' Association

Bengaluru

Founded in 2003, the association has more than 200 post-graduate colleges on its rolls, organizing Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) for MBA and MCA aspirants in private B Schools and Computer Application Colleges in Karnataka.

www.kmatindia.com
Indian Montessori Centre
Vice-President

Indian Montessori Centre

Bengaluru

www.indianmontessoricentre.org
Sadashivanagar Educational Institutions
Chairman, Governing Council

Sadashivanagar Educational Institutions

Sanjaynagar, Bengaluru

Founded in 1988, it caters to the educational needs of students from kindergarten to Pre-University level.

Trustee
Trustee

Appavu Pillai Educational Institutions

136 years old girls' school from Kindergarten to Standard 10 located in Tasker Town, Bengaluru

Sree Seshadripuram Rama Seva Samiti
Vice-President

Sree Seshadripuram Rama Seva Samiti

Well Known for holding month-long Annual Music Festival since 1943

www.ssrss.org
Member, Managing Committee
Member, Managing Committee

Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala Old Boys' Association, Mysuru

Alumni Association of Residential School run by Ramakrishna Math & Mission

www.srkvsoba.org
Wooday Foundation
Founder Trustee

Wooday Foundation

A Public Charitable Trust Founded by Gandhian Philanthropist W. H. Puttiah in 1983 to promote the cause of Education and Health

Adichunchanagiri University (ACU)
Member, Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Board

Adichunchanagiri University (ACU)

Adichunchanagiri University is a private university located in Javaranahalli, in Mandya district, Karnataka, India consisting of six Constituent colleges in the disciplines of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering, Management, Commerce and Education.

Hymamshu Jyoti Kala Peetha Institutions
Member, Governing Council

Hymamshu Jyoti Kala Peetha Institutions

Hymamshu Jyothi Kala Peetha located in Malleswaram, Bengaluru has always stood not only for quality education but also for high moral values, culture, discipline and overall development of the child.

HUMANITARIAN WORK

Indian Red Cross Society
Former Member, National Managing Body
Former Executive Vice-Chairman, Karnataka State Branch
Former Member, Bengaluru Red Cross Home Committee

Indian Red Cross Society

National Headquarters, New Delhi

A highly credible humanitarian organization duly constituted by the Indian Red Cross Society Act, 1920, with the President of India as its President and branches in every State and District.

The Tuberculosis Association of India
Former Member, Central Committee and National Executive Committee

The Tuberculosis Association of India

National Headquarters, New Delhi

Formed in 1939, it has pan-India presence. The President of India is its Patron. It is the oldest and the largest voluntary body striving at all levels to end TB in close association with state and central governments.

www.tbassnindia.org
Former Member, Karnataka State Committee
Former Member, Karnataka State Committee

St. John Ambulance Association

An Ambulance Brigade of the Red Cross State Headquarters, Bengaluru

CO-OPERATATION

The Nehrunagar Co-operative Bank Limited
Past Hon. Managing Director

The Nehrunagar Co-operative Bank Limited

Bengaluru

YOUTH WORK

Youth Hostels Association of India
Former President

Youth Hostels Association of India

Bengaluru South Unit

Affiliated to the International Youth Hostel Federation which networks over 6,000 Youth Hostels across the globe helping young people on educational tour or while on camping or hiking holiday.

Navajeevana Vyayamashala Trust
Vice-President

Navajeevana Vyayamashala Trust

Manages a Gymnasium, Free Hostel for Boys and a Free Clinic near J. C. Road

Bengaluru

Indian Foundation for Global Peace Education
President

Indian Foundation for Global Peace Education

Bengaluru

Founded in 1987. Organizes regular Youth Exchange Programs to various countries including USA, Canada, Germany and Sri Lanka to promote international goodwill, understanding and leadership through peace initiatives.

www.ifgpe.org

COMMUNAL HARMONY

International Association for Religious Freedom
Chairman

International Association for Religious Freedom

Founded in 1900 Boston, USA. World's first inter-faith organisation enjoying United Nations General Consultancy Status

Bengaluru Chapter

United Religions Initiative
President

United Religions Initiative

Bengaluru Co-operation Circle (CC)

Founded in 1995 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the United Nations, it has been promoting enduring inter-faith cooperation to end religiously motivated violence and to create a culture of peace in over 108 countries.

URI is a non-governmental organization with consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNESCO).

GOVERNMENT BODIES

Karnataka Government School Students' Satellite Project 2022
Member

Technical Experts' Committee

Karnataka Government School Students' Satellite Project 2022

Govt. of Karnataka

Dr H Narasimhaiah Science, Educational, Cultural and Tourism Development Authority
Member

Dr H Narasimhaiah Science, Educational, Cultural and Tourism Development Authority

Govt. of Karnataka

The Authority oversees the development of sites linked to eminent Gandhian Educationist and Padma Bhushan Awardee Dr H Narasimhaiah including Hosur and Vidurashwatha turning them into hubs for education, science, culture and tourism.

Bureau of Indian Standards
Former Member, Production & General Engineering Council

Bureau of Indian Standards

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi

www.bis.org.in
National Service Scheme
Member
State Advisory Committee

National Service Scheme

Govt. of Karnataka

State Disaster Management Authority
Former Member

(Minister of State Rank)

State Disaster Management Authority

Govt. of Karnataka

PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Indian Institution of Production Engineers
National President

Indian Institution of Production Engineers

National Headquarters, Bengaluru

Has its origin in the Institution of Production Engineers (U.K.) and is now an independent professional body of Production Engineers in India with over 2,000 corporate membership and over 4,000 student membership.

The Institution of Engineers (India)
Former Chairman, Karnataka State Centre
Former Member, Ethics Control Board Former Council Member Former Member, Finance Committee and Education, Examination & Accreditation Committee

The Institution of Engineers (India)

Headquarters, Kolkata

A Statutory Professional body of Engineers, Incorporated by Royal Charter 1935 with 0.8 million membership and pan-India presence

www.ieiksc.org
National Design & Research Forum
Former Member, Board of Governors

National Design & Research Forum

The Institution of Engineers (India)

A research and development wing of the Institution of Engineers (India) duly recognized by the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.

Engineering Staff College of India
Former Member, Board of Management & Governing Council
Former Chairman, Finance Committee

Engineering Staff College of India

Hyderabad

It is a national level training organization of the Institution of Engineers (India) imparting continuing education to engineers and managers in the engineering profession, located in Hyderabad.

Indian Technology Congress Association
Member, Governing Council

Indian Technology Congress Association

Bengaluru

Established in 2018, it is a dedicated association for technologists focused on facilitating collaboration between professionals from the industry, R&D laboratories, government, academic institutions and professional bodies working on deploying technology-intensive solutions for contemporary challenges.

www.techcongress.net
Indian Institution of Technical Arbitrators
Past Chairman, Karnataka State Centre
Past Member, Academic Council
Past Council Member, National Headquarters

Indian Institution of Technical Arbitrators

Headquarters, Chennai

Established in 2003, it is an All-India professional body of Engineers and Architects engaged in technical arbitration.

www.iitarb.org
Institution of Valuers
Past Vice-Chairman

Institution of Valuers

Bengaluru Branch

Founded in 1968, it is a national organization of valuation professionals in India, specializing in various classes of assets. It has over 20,000 members across India.

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