Ponnam Ramalingam Goud who is a versatile Leader (called as Ramagundam Tiger by his followers) won not only several elections but also people’s Heart by gaining faith across Ramagundam Mandal. A true Leader who helped people across the state of Telangana at his capacity irrespective of caste, creed, religion or region. He is the one who fought against Corporates in ensuring that Farmers are benefited even when the farmers are influenced, blackmailed by brokers to sell lands to factories. Whether in Power or not, he always fought for people around him and brought smiles in their lives, educated, brought awareness on their rights to demand Basic needs from Government.
He always believed “Education is the most powerful catalyst for social transformation”. But children’s education cannot be done in isolation. A child will go to school only if the family, particularly the mother, is assured of healthcare and empowered. Moreover, when an elder sibling is relevantly skilled to be employable and begins earning, the journey of empowerment continues beyond the present generation. He always encouraged children to go to school and during his tenure as ZPTC Member, he is one of the committee members for District Education and Health Committee” for Karimnagar District.
Some of his achievements during his tenure:
- 33/11 KV Substation to his Home Town
- Ensuring Subsidy Schemes reached to all
- Ensure Awareness across Villagers to understand their rights
- Oneness among all Villagers and calling out that “Untouchability is crime” and treat everyone with equality.
- Basic Needs like Food, Shelter, Clothing and Education is available for the poor within his capacity.
- Creating awareness on their Basic needs and fight for their rights.
As he always says, “Yad Bhavam Tad Bhavati” meaning “Your Perception shapes your personality” and also he is a strong believer of “You get What you Give” meaning “What you get is Living and what you give is life”. We still remember his good deeds and in his fond remembrance, we have decided to setup this foundation to follow his dreams and ensure we give back to the society.