Author, former Union Minister, and IPS Retired Sri. P V Rangayya Naidus autobiography “A Youth Quest – Elite Force to National Politics” was launched at an event in the city on Monday by the
Director General of Police Mahender Reddy.
The autobiography in English and Telugu is available in hardcover and eBook is a deep dive into the life of the Former IPS officer, and his life as the Director General of Police and as the union minister of India thereafter over the years narrated by the 90-year-old veteran Sri PV Rangayya Naidu himself and written by Ven Meddala.
The Director General of Police Mr. M Mahender Reddy, who received the first copy of the book, said that it is an inspiring book that stirs inspiration in every one of us, which captures the stupendous, and successful journey of Sri PV Rangayya Naidu in public service.
Unveiling the book and speaking on the occasion the Chief Guest Mr.
Mahender Reddy said the book was an honest description of one’s life honestly lived with a great deal of service motto, gratitude for whatever had come his way. He has described friends with openness and cited from the book in which the author talks about his life experiences.
The foreword of the book was penned by M.K Narayan, In his response, the author Sri. PV Rangayya Naidu thanked DGP M Mahender Reddy for being at the function. He recalled how he had joined the IPS
and his journey thereafter serving the people of the state of Andhra Pradesh and the nation in different capacities. He said he had served the nation several decades and continued to render services to the people through his charitable trust even at this super senior age actively overseeing the trust work and solving societal problems. He dedicated the book to his wife Smt. Lakshmi Rangayya
Naidu.
The proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the Lakshmi Rangayya Naidu Charitable Trust, which is involved in various activities to take care of the underprivileged sections of the society.
Palacholla Venkata Rangaiah Naidu IPS, the first IPS officer from the east
Godavari district, meticulously brought out the best in each department he served
during his service as a bureaucrat. A recipient of many meritorious awards for
serving people as a police officer.
He joined politics to extend his service to the people of India just before his
retirement as a Director General of Police. He was a member of the 10th Lok
Sabha of India. He represented the Khammam constituency of Andhra Pradesh.
During his years in politics, he served as the deputy minister for
Telecommunications and Minister of State for Power and Water Resources.
Rangayya Naidu, a patriot of the first order, was part of India’s growth story over
the last 90 years.
His life led him from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) to the Indian Police
Service (IPS) in 1955. After 34 years in the IPS, he achieved the rank of Director
General of Police (DGP). Then, in 1991, he took a lateral leap of faith, into politics.
Immediately after his voluntary retirement from the IPS, he achieved the near
impossible. He was elected to the 10th Lok Sabha, Government of India, to
become the Minister for Telecommunications, Power and Water Resources.
Rangayya Naidu encourages young minds to dream BIG and go for it. This
book is a must read for every youth.
Testimonial:
Rangayya book and life provide a growth hack that values things like
patriotism, family, fair treatment of all, commitment to a growth-oriented future,
sponsoring the success of others, and being driven by a sense of purpose.
During his tenure as minister, Naidu undertook several developmental
activities in communications, power, and water resources, not only in his
constituency but throughout the state of Andhra Pradesh.
At the age of 90, he has never stopped serving the people, still very much
involved in taking care of the under-privileged for their health care, education,
and environmental cleanliness, with his Lakshmi Rangayya Naidu Charitable Trust,
he is enabling and empowering the underprivileged with various activities.
