4th Samarpan || Vijayawada || Dr Gopikrishna Pidatala || 14th May 2023

Dr Gopi Krishna is the youngest son of Smt. Rama Devi and Sri Sitapati, IAS, Former Chief Secretary, Govt. of AP. His blessed family continues to serve Swami from the past 60 years. He was part of the three member group (1985) which Swami lovingly called ‘Hyderabad Boys’, which later multiplied in numbers spreading message of Love and Service across numerous villages under Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva and Amrita Kalasam projects. He was the first national youth program coordinator appointed by Swami for the first World Youth Conference. He coordinated the first Sri Sathya Sai International Seva conference exhibition, the 50th year of Sanatana Saradhi exhibition, World youth conferences and exhibitions. He is currently the Convenor, Member Academic Board of Sri Sathya Sai National Leadership Program, National coordinator of Special projects and programmes - SSSSO, Trustee – Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Trust, Convener – Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar School, Hyderabad, Governing Council Member – Sri Sathya Sai Gurukula Vidyaniketan, Bejjanki, National team coordinator – Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyothi – to name a few. Lovingly called as ‘Gopi anna’, he is always willing to share his advice with the youngsters of Sai family. Currently, he is the group CEO of Vista Imaging and Medical Center, Hyderabad and also the Managing Director of NectorOM Omni Channel Media solutions - USA, Director – Vedagna BioAg India LLP. He is an erudite speaker and trainer and is on the panel speakers of The Hindu Business Line and Education Plus. He has over 35 years of experience in Strategy & Operations, Business development, Procurement and Supply chain management. A successful sportsman in his younger days, he represented at University & National levels in Cricket, Rowing, Bridge and Football.