Members Bioprofile 

REDDI, SHRI PONNAPATI ANTONY, M.A., L.T., (Cong.) Andhra Pradesh-Anantpur—1971, Son of Shri Asiruatha Reddi Ponnapati; b. at Cowloor, Kurnool District, December 1, 1908; ed. at St. John’s High School, Bellary, St. Joseph’s College, Trichinopoly, Teachers’ College, Madras and Nai Talimi Sangh, Vevagram Wardha; m. Smt. Mariamma; 3 s. and 4 d.; Teacher and agriculturist; Headmaster of Training and High School, 1936-51; President, (i) Panchayat Samiti, Kudair, Anantapur Distt., 1959-64; (ii) Physical Education Association, Andhra Pradesh since 1959; (iii) Andhra Catholic Christian Association since 1945; Member, (i) Text Book Committee, (ii) Basic Education Committee, (iii) S.S.L.C. Standards Committee of Andhra Pradesh, (iv) Senate of Andhra and Sri Venkateswara Universities, (v) Syndicate, S. V. University, Tiruputhi, (vi) Enquiry Committee on C.S.I.R. and (vii) Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, 1955-57; Member, Fourth Lok Sabha, 1967-70.

Social activities.—Interested in advancement of education, Harijan uplift and rural uplift; running a model residential High school in M.P.R. dam site, Anantpur, Distt.

Hobbies.—Agriculture and gardening.

Favourite pastime and recreation.—Reading and gardening.

Permanent address.—Nirmala Residential School, M.P.R. Post, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh.