He became the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) President in 1991 – 1993.
He was SKAL International (Association of Tourism Professionals with headquarters in Spain)
National President from 1981 – 1985 SKAL International Councillor India 1985 – 1986 / 1999 – 2003.
He was the first Indian to become President SKAL Asia Area in 1985 – 1986.
He was mainly responsible in promoting India for winning the bid for SKAL Congress 2003 in Chennai.
He was Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Vice Chairman for South India Chapter 1999 – 2004.
A few of his awards are:
· He was the first Indian to receive the order of SKAL Merit in 2003.
· He is the first Indian in 80 years to be awarded Member D’Honour, the highest SKAL honour.
· Awarded prestigious Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) Hall of Fame Award – 1998
He is connected with many social and cultural associations devoted to Child Welfare for many years.
He conducted Children’s Radio Programmes in 60’s over the All India Radio in Telugu.
He was Secretary General for World Telugu Federation from 2000 – 2004 when WTF World Conferences
were held in Vizag and Singapore.
He is currently the Vice President of Andhra Chamber of Commerce Chennai, a 93 year old organisation.
Chairman of 25 years old SENIOR CITIZEN BUREAU Chennai 2018 – 2019
At a function on Oct 4, 2014, celebrating World Elders Day, organized by NSS Ethiraj College & Senior Citizens Bureau he was awarded the “SCB Award of Excellence” by His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of TN.