Lt. Gen S Ravi Shankar, an Alumnus of the National Defence Academy, was commissioned into the Madras Sappers Corps of Engineers in Mar. 1972. He retired as the Director General Border Roads in 2012, after 40 years in a variety of challenging appointments. He has wide experience in planning and execution of infrastructure Projects, including roads & highways in difficult terrain; working under extreme conditions as on the Siachen Glacier; operating in hostile conditions including the UN Mission in Somalia; and rehabilitation after major disasters such as the earthquake in Sikkim in 2011, where roads were opened in record time by the Border Roads. He was awarded the PVSM during his tenure with the Border Roads. Currently as President in ICT, New Delhi, an Infra consultancy company with an international foot-print, he is overseeing various Infra projects and promoting introduction of a number of new technologies, including New Generation Modular Quick Launch Permanent Bridges. He was instrumental in the planning and launch of the first bridge of this kind in India, in record time which, enabled the Yatra to Kedarnath, in Uttarakhand to commence on time, in 2017.

Served in the army for nearly forty years and has had extensive operational experience as a company commander on the Siachen glacier and the Line of Control LoC. He has also commanded a Battalion, Brigade and a Division in Counter Insurgency areas in Central, North and South Kashmir. He was the Commandant of the National Defence CollegeNDC from 2009 to 2010. He has been awarded a Phd from the Madras University for his thesis, “Limited War and Nuclear Deterrence in the Indo-Pak context”. He was appointed by the Union Cabinet as part of an expert group for the creation of the Indian National Defence University INDU. He was the coordinator for the Naresh Chandra Committee that reviewed the National Security System. In 2014 he was a visiting fellow at the Nanyang Technology Institute, Singapore. Though he retired in Oct 2011, he continued in government as a Military Adviser and Secretary to Government of India in the National Security Council Secretariat NSCS at New Delhi from May 2011 to 2014. From Mar 2015 till Mar 2017, he was the Officer on Special Duty OSD at the NSCS. Presently, he is the Director Strategic Studies Programme, Takshashila Institution, Bangalore, Adjunct Professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies NIAS Bangalore and Professor Emeritus, Trans Disciplinary University, Bangalore. He is the author of Strategy Trap: India and Pakistan Under the Nuclear Shadow, Wisdom Tree, Delhi, 2018.

Kuchanna Srinivasan has a Masters in Physics. He entered the IPS in 1978 and retired as DGP. His career was mostly in the Districts, Ranges and Commissionerates with a long stint in the Anti-corruption establishment and a shorter term developing an ERP for police department. Chief of Intelligence, Correctional Services and KSPDCL are the other positions he held. He is a screen writer and a translator from English to Kannada. He is president of two public charitable trusts for education and rural development.

Former additional police commissioner traffic
Ex vice president Karnataka state lawn tennis association
Awarded President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Services 2003
Outstanding work done in Police Irrigation Dept., etc.
Presently working as Advisor to Vikas Global Solutions ,J.P.Nagar Bangalore.

Author
1 Commentary on Prison Laws 2019
2 Commentary with court verdicts on Police administration,Scientific aids to Investigation,Cyber crimes,Human Rights violations by police and Prison Officers,Present day challenges before Police.

Did his medical school from dr.b.r.ambedkar medical college , bangalore in the year 1987. He did his post graduation from kidwai memorial institue of oncology in bangalore , which is the regional cancer hospital. He obtained his md.,doctorate in medicine in medical radiotherapy, dmrt., diploma in medical radiotherapy, dnb., diplomate of national board of radiotherapy discipline, and he is a fellow of all india medicos society.He has worked as senior resident and lecturer in the departement of radiation oncology in kidwai memorial institute of oncology between 1991 to 1996. Laterhe joined the curie centre of oncology , which was situated in the st. john’s medical college campusin the year 1996. He served as a senior consultant in the departement of radation oncology. He was a visiting consultant at bangalore hospital, manipal hospital and apollo hospital during this period.
He has been trained in brachytherapy at long beach memorial cancer hospital , california in the year 2000, at california cancer hospital, fresno,ca; on intensity modulated radiotherapy imrt in the year 2003. he has been trained in cyber knife treatment in stanford and philadelphia in the year 2008-09. He is involved in more than 30 clinical trials as primary invesigator and sub investigator. He has presented and published more than 25 national and international papers.
He was the secreatary of the association of radiation oncologists – karnataka chapter , secreatary of the bangalore oncology group, treasurer of the national aroi conference, held in bangalore. He is involved with cancer care , an ngo which promotes cancer education in colleges in bangalore. Good hockey and tennis player. loves painting.
He enjoys his work. areas of interest include head and neck cancers, pediatric tumors, breast and prostate cancer management

Dr. C. Ramachandra hails from a humble Farmer’s family background, possesses a brilliant academic and professional record in medicine. An Oncosurgeon par excellence, Her is the Director of Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Cancer Research & Training Centre, Bengaluru, having a staff strength of over thousand employees. He is aptly recognized as diligent, reliable, and hardworking and easily approachable professional keeping interest of the patient all the time with Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
Education & Professional Skills: Dr C Ramachandra acquired his MBBS, from Bellary Medical College in 1987 and MS in General Surgery from Bengaluru Medical College in 1994 where he secured a Gold Medal for having scored highest marks. He subsequently obtained his Super Speciality degree Mch in Surgical Oncology from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru in 1997. He underwent several training courses to enhance his professional skills viz., training in Laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery from Severence Hospital, Yonsei university, Seoul, South Korea and Robotic console training from Case Training Centre, Acebadam, Istanbul, Turkey, training in department of surgery at Klinikum University hospital of Hedelberg, Germany, training in Hepato Pancreatico Biliary surgery and Liver transplantation at Hospital Beaujon, France.
Professional Expertise and Excellence
Dr C Ramachandra has been recognised as a Post Graduate Teacher for Post-graduate and Super Speciality students pursuing Surgical Oncology courses at KMIO, also as teacher recognised by Medical Council of India. He has been appointed by MCI for Inspection at various Medical colleges/Universities. He has been serving as Expert examiner for M.ch, DNB, Post graduate courses in Surgical Oncology across India. With his astute administrative capabilities, Doctor has established the State-of-Art cancer care facilities including mobile labs. These are being used to provide excellent care for the cancer patients seeking care at minimum cost.
Research and Publications:
Dr C Ramachandra has been a part of many Research Organisations and involved with many Projects as Principal / Co-Principal Investigator in collaboration with Organisations such as ICMR, DBT, DST etc. He has many Scientific Publications to his credit and presented scientific papers both in National and International Journals. Many Clinical Trials have been successfully conducted under his guidance and has been recognised as a Guide by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru. He has been invited as a distinguished speaker to deliver several Keynote addresses besides delivering lecturers in Professional organisations. Further he has been a Life Member of renowned National and International Professional organisations.

Dr Prof U S Vishal Rao - MS, FRCS Glasgow FACS USA and Fellow of Royal Society of Medicine.
He is currently the Regional Director - Head Neck Surgical Oncology & Robotic Surgery at HCG Cancer centre Bengaluru. He is also the Associate Dean - Centre of Academics & ResearchHCG. He has more than 100 national and international publication to his credit and he is receipt of various awards from State as international bodies such as Kempegowda award by Govt and Judy Wilenfied award for Global Tobacco control by WHO Partners.
He is a Member of High Power Committee on Tobacco Control - Govt of Karnataka and Member - Consultative Group to Principal scientific Advisor to PM - Govt of India

Dr A C Sreeram is the Chairman of Mallige Group of Instituions which manage Mallige Medical Center ,Mallige Education Foundation and other Activities
Member of Indian Cultural Delegation to Bulgaria -1987
Part of Indian Team which visited US on US Govt Invitation to Observe Bio Medical Waste Management
Life Associate Member - Association of Physicians of India
Life Member - Cardiological Society of INDIA
Life Member - Indian Medical Association
Trustee - Mysore Medical College Alumini Association Trust
Former Governing Council Member - Indian Epilepsy Association
Former Governing Council Member -Indian Society of Health Administrators
Past President - Mysore Medical College Old Students Cultural Association
Past President - Indian Medical Association - Bangalore Chapter
Past President - Private Hospitals and Nursing Home Association Bangalore
Past President - Indian Epilepsy Association, Bangalore

Founder Director-Nukebox Studios Pvt Ltd
Founding Trustee -Peopletree Education Society, Belagavi
Mr.Biplove Belwal is an entrepreneur, a thought leader, an educationist, an outdoor enthusiast, and a family man. His experience spans two decades of Organization Building during which he has created and managed ecosystems critical for Independent Software Vendors ISVs to thrive in heterogeneous markets across Asia. He has a proven track record of delivering digital solutions to Fortune 500 companies.Mr.Biplove is the co-founder of PTeS, a Not-For-Profit education society, which runs employment oriented, accredited undergraduate degree courses on technical, commercial and business skills. He spends a good part of his time mentoring the students and trainer community on self-improvement and continuous learning. He is the author of a popular comicstrip called Zeitgeist, which has very high engagement in the business circles worldwide.Mr.Biplove has successfully scaled Uhuru Point @ Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa 6000 meters above sea level and Pico De Orizaba in Mexico said to be the toughest summit in Central America, trekked deep into the glaciers in Himalayan Ranges- From Kanchenjunga Base Camp to Pindari Glacier. He has done high altitude cross-country skiing in the European Alps-From Italy to Switzerland and back. He is also a PADI certified Scuba diver Mr.Biplove has an active lifestyle. He plays club level Badminton, golf, swims and cycles regularly. He lives with his mother, his wife, and two children in Bangalore.

Sandeep Singhal is Co-Founder and Managing Director of WestBridge Capital. Prior to WestBridge, he was Co-Founder and Managing Director at Sequoia Capital India. Sandeep has invested and served on the boards of over 20 public and private companies.Sandeep is a Trustee of the India Foundation of the Arts. Sandeep is also a founder of the IIT Delhi Endowment and the IIM Ahmedabad Endowment respectively. He also serves as a trustee on the board of Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment. He has a deep interest in music and arts and has, along with Kavita Iyer, co-founded the Singhal-Iyer Family Foundation, which is dedicated to two objectives – Education for the underprivileged children and promoting Indian music, culture and performing arts.Sandeep holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, an MS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois, where he was awarded the Abraham Lincoln Fellowship, and a B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering from IIT Delhi..

Mr Jairaj Nair is a Post Graduate chemical Engineer from Calicut,Kerala , Degree in chemical engineering from the kerala university and Post graduation in Chemical Engineering from CIT Coimbatire,Madras University ,Started his career in Gwalior Rayons Calicut,Kerala and Harihar,Karnataka Relocated to OMAN served in Petroleum Development Oman for 20yrs , Now Settled in Bangalore,Karnataka. Spouse -Lakshmi , Daughter - Gayathri.

Founder and Chief Engineer Operations -Kavity Devices
KSYC-Vice Chairman2006-2011
Managment Committe Member -Computer Society of India2016-2018
Kayaking and Canoeing Association of Karnataka -Executive Committee Member
Mr.Vishwas Bopanna is Engineering graduate with a degree in Information Technology complemented with a specialization in Integrated Kiosk Technology. Over 9+ years of Entrepreneurial Experience in Industries of Embedded Kiosks, Systems Integration and Applied Technology.

Surendra Shenoy is a Technology leader with global experience in Cellular/IoT/Smart City networks with Global Tier-1 operators in USA, India and Middle East. He has held leadership roles in Telecom Companies in the USA and India. Prostate Cancer is treatable in a lot of cases,but lack of awareness and late stage diagnosis impacts effective treatment. Surendra is glad to be part of GPCF and hopes to make a meaningful contribution in improving Prostate Cancer awareness in India.

Visiting Professor at the Zuibeta University, La Paz, Bolivia, hclSouth America. Have working as professional for over 38 years with companies like, Usha Sriram Group, NELCO, HCL, ESCORTS Yamaha. Was Genaral Manager with THE HINDUNewss Paper for over 26 years. After Opting for VRS, served with Tech Aante Grade – Microsoft company. Was Project Director for School Project ROSHNI of BBMP

• Fellow in Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery at HCG Hospital, Bangalore
• MCh Urology from KMC, Manipal 2018-2021
• M.S General Surgery from GMC and JJ Hospital, Mumbai 2014-2017
• USI Travelling Fellowship award to AUA 2021
• First position in Bijapur Urology Quiz at KUACON 2019
• Two publications in indexed journals and two articles in publication

Dr Krithika Murugan is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist and has vast experience in Onco surgeries. She is a pioneer in advanced Breast Conservative Surgeries, having performed more than 3000 breast cancer surgeries. She is a gold medalist from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences, who completed her postgraduate surgical training in the United Kingdom. She continued higher surgical training in the United Kingdom & has extensive training in different specialties of oncosurgery in UK.
Dr Krithika has been actively involved in various research and audit projects and has a number of international publications to her credit, having won prizes for the same. She has been actively involved in mentoring and teaching juniors. She has completed her fellowhsip in breast and colorectal surgery in England. Her specialized interests lie in breast and oncoplastic surgery, including reconstruction and cosmetic surgery, and colorectal cancers including laproscopic colorectal surgery. She is also a member of British Medical Association and Royal College of Surgeons Edin.

Dr Satyam Sil. BDS, MPH. Associate Epidemiologist Is a confident communicator who can relate well with people. Started his career as a dental practitioner, joined an NGO where he used to go for public health camps in rural areas. Worked in Dept. of Health and Family Welfare Karnataka, at District level and State level,contributing to the preventive and control measures of COVID 19 since January 2020. Is passionate about music, photography, painting, travel and food!.