RAJU, DR. D. S., M.B.B.S., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., M.R.C.P. (London), F.C.C.P. (U. S. A.), Cong., (Andhra Pradesh—Rajahmundry—1967):  s. of  Shri D. Ramachandra Raju; b. at Poduru, West Godavari Distt. August 28, 1904; ed. at Medical College, Vishakhapatnam (Andhra University), Guy’s Hospital. London and Chest Clinic, Vienna; Widower; 1 s. and 3 d.; Medical Practitioner; Permanent Commissioned Officer (Major) in the I.M.S., 1934—45; Member, Second Lok Sabha, 1957—62 and Third Lok Sabha, 1962—67; Deputy Minister of Health, Government of India, 1962—64 and Deputy Minister of Defence, 1964—66.

Social activities:  Was President, District Harijan Hostel, Kakinada; Founder-President, Medical Education Society, Kakinada; founded the Ranga Raya Medical College, Kakinada, 1958; Founder-President Bharatiya Vidya Sanskrit Parishad, East Godavari District; Member, Governing Body, Nava Bharati Gurukulam, a residential High School, in Rajahmundry; Founder-President, Netaji Medical Mission, Rajahmundry.

Hobbies:  Gardening and agriculture.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Hunting wild animals.

Special interests:  Reading, writing and cunsultation.

Publications:  (1) Guide to Health; (2) Speeches and Writings Part I.

Sports:  Riding.

Travels abroad:  U.K., Europe, Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaya, Singapore, Burma, Indo-China States, Philippines and Thailand.

Permanent address:  Bommur, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh