MAASS – At your Service…

Madras Aadi Andhra Aadi Vasi SAMKSHEMA SANGHAM MAASS has been renamed as Madras Aadi Andhra Arundhathiya Aadi Vasi SAMKSHEMA SANGHAM MAAASS
since 3.12.23.and registered under the Tamilnadu Societies act.

The founder of MAASS, Shri K.G Gopalkrishna was born on 13th January, 1942 as the eldest son among five children to Shri Ganganna and Smt Venkayamma in a predominantly dalit village called Kandi kuppa, in Ammalapuram Town, East Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh. He hailed from an extremely poor and impoverished background. Despite their financial constraints, the urge to break the cycle of poverty and fight caste discrimination was ingrained in his consciousness from an early age by his parents who put a premium on education of their children. His life as a young boy was mired in numerous instances of explicitly practiced caste bias in the various social, educational and cultural spheres in rural Andhra Pradesh. This constant discrimination, regressive social mores and subsequent disaffection and prejudice only strengthened his resolve to fight injustice against the disadvantaged and downtrodden sections of the society. His adult life was shaped largely by the social and moral consciousness brought about by Babasaheb’s philosophy of nurturing the power of Education in empowering the individuals of the Scheduled Caste and Tribal communities and transforming their collective social standing in society. The core values of Ambedkarism continued to resonate with him all his life and he dedicated his life in spreading the message of the ‘Father of Modern India’ Shri Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar to the masses.

On the personal front, he lost his father at the age of 16 and by virtue of being the eldest son of the family, was entrusted with the additional responsibility of raising three younger brothers and an elder sister alongwith an ailing mother. Despite the financial and social hardships, he managed to complete his graduation from PR College, Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh majoring in History and literature with distinction. Although he desired to pursue higher studies, the lack of any steady income and monetary support forced him to lookout for immediate employment to sustain his family. His first joined the Press bureau of India, Hyderabad followed by a couple of years at Accounts and Auditors Office. However, he was constantly driven by his aspiration for social change and to contribute to the welfare of his community. This yearning to be an agent for social change and commitment led him to prepare for the Civil Services Examination despite the lack of commensurate means. Surmounting social and financial hardships, he managed to successfully clear the Civil Services and was selected for the 1973 batch of Indian Police Services (IPS). He was subsequently allotted the Tamil Nadu cadre.

On the professional front, in the capacity of a bureaucrat, Shri KG Gopalkrishna served for 22 years in the Indian Police Services in the State of Tamil Nadu with distinction. Among many others, he served as ASP in Neyveli district, SP in Coimbatore, Trichy and Ramnathapuram Districts and DIG in Madurai Range and was serving as DIG, Chief Vigilance and Security Officer, Pallavan Transport Corporation, Chennai at the time of his untimely demise. He succumbed to a massive cardiac arrest on February 26, 1995 in Chennai at the age of 53 while in harness. He was scheduled to be promoted as Inspector General of Police (IG) in a few weeks prior to his death. He is survived by his wife Smt.Ambuja and three children. His eldest daughter is an IPS officer, allotted to Rajasthan Cadre,the younger daughter is a Phd Scholar and the son is working as an Undersecretary in the Parliament of India.

On the social front, Shri KG Gopalkrishna never shied away from wearing his identity as a dalit on his sleeve. His simplicity, modesty, intellect, selflessness and accessibility to his community endeared him to all and one of the reasons as to why he is fondly remembered by one and all among his community in Chennai even today. He never let his tedious professional commitments come in the way of his desire to uplift his fellow brethren from his community. While working in Chennai, he sensed that a large number of Telugu speaking dalits were residing in Chennai for reasons of employment and had eventually settled there. Further, hailing from Andhra himself and working in Tamil Nadu, he sensed the bonhomie and longed for establishing ones own community based network at Chennai for such dalit families. It was during those circumstances, that he came about this idea of providing an umbrella organisation to reach out to such dalit families in Madras. In pursuance thereto, he managed to establish bonds with others by galvanising and strengthening links with other Telugu speaking dalits by reaching out to them through social forums and interpersonal engagements.These interactions took a formal shape eventually and resulted in the establishment of an organisation for the welfare of AdiAndhras and AdiDravidas in Madras and thus the name, MAASS came into existence in 1992. Under his able leadership and guidance and the unwavering support of his colleagues, they embarked regularly on slum visits to disadvantaged dalit areas in and around Chennai and its suburbs to empower them about their rights and responsibilities, organise seminars on Ambedkar’s vision and apprise them of various job opportunities and also involve them in entrepreneurship activities and capacity building. These activities, as of today, have grown manifold and continue unabated with renewed vigour, as we approach 28 years of its existence, under a dedicated team of Office bearers who have resolved to carry on Shri KGK’s vision for the Scheduled Caste community.

Office bearers of MAASS for 2020-21

Dr. Kolli Raju
President,
MAASS

Mobile : 9444346846

Shri Azarattaiah
General secretary,
MAASS

Mobile : 9884660366

Recent Programmes…

31st MAAASS Founder’s Day Celebration :

Madras Aadi Andhra Arundathiya Adivasi Samkshema Sangham Chennai has conducted the 31st MAAASS Founder’s day celebration at Madras School of Social Work,Tag Auditorium,32 Casa Major
Road Egmore Chennai on 26.2.2026,in remembrance of its Founder President of MAAASS association Shri Late K.G Gopala Krishna IPS
The program was Inaugurated by Mrs D Kalpana Nayak IPS garu Additional Director General of Police,IDOL WING, CID Police Training Campus Ashok Nagar Chennai 600083,Who was participated as Chief Guest for the program.
The Chief Guest madam Mrs D Kalpana Nayak IPS garu has lightened the lamp and garlanded to the photo of DR BR Ambedkar photo,and Mr K.G.Siddartha Deputy Secretary of Lok Sabha and Son of Shri Late KG Gopala Krishna IPS garu garlanded to the photo of Shri Late KG Gopala Krishna IPS garu.

Before that Sri Nune Srinivasulu garu General Secretary of MAAASS association has delivered the welcome address.
Dr Kolli Raju President of MAAASS association Presided the program.
Dr Kolli Raju President of MAAASS also delivered the Presidential address and informed about the origin of MAAASS association and it’s activities going on since establishment of MAAASS.
An awareness program for the unemployed youth and students was conducted.
Prof DR .D Prince Anna Durai,Head of Social Work, Madras Christian College Tambaram Chennai has participated as Resource person and delivered his speech on : Personality Development.DR. P.Amutha Lakshmi , Associate professor, Madras School of Social Work Egmore Chennai has participated as Resource person and delivered her lecture on: Carrer Guidance to the university employed Youth.
Later Mr K G Siddhartha Deputy Secretary Loksabha and Special Guest delivered the lecture on how to utilise the opportunities provided by DR BR Ambedkar ji to the Schedule Caste and Scheduled Tribe students get benefitted, with out wasting the time and also the discrimination prevailing in the society towards the Schedule Caste and Scheduled Tribe people and how to overcome this problem.
Thiru Elangovan President of Dr Ambedkar Foundation Chennai has delivered his speech on the activities of their Foundation and appreciated the ongoing activities of MAAASS.
Shri Gudimetla Chennaiah garu delivered the lecture about DR BR Ambedkar ji and his efforts to provide the facilities to all of us in Education and Employment opportunities.
Another Speaker Mr G Chinna Nagur Special Guest and Additional Secretary of Law Department Government of Tamil Nadu Chennai delivered the lecture on untouchability prevalence in the olden era and now .
Advise the students to put hard work with out wasting time and money and to occupy top posts in the Government sector.
DR Gollapalli Israel Founder President TAAMS Chennai and General Secretary of Janodayam explained about the activities of the TAAMS and Janodayam and appreciated the activities of the MAAASS.
Mr Gurram Peda Nagur and Gurram China Nagur has distributed financial assistance of Rs10,00/ to a Girl Student who is studying B.Sc 3rd yr Reshma from Roya Puram Chennai towards the tution fee to be paid.
Nearly 170 participated including students and parents in the program.
The Madras Aadi Andhra Arundathiya Adivasi Samkshema Sangham Chennai has distributed free Competitive exams like TNPSC,RRB,BSRB, UPSC coaching materials to nearly 75 students and un employed Youth.
Finally Mrs D Kalpana Nayak IPS garu Additional Director General of Police and Chief Guest has delivered her lecture on untouchability ,and how DR BR Ambedkar struggled during his Childhood and during his education, in detailed explained about the definition of Educate,AGITATE and Organise.
Advised the students to read the constitution,to read about DR BR Ambedkar ji and acquire higher education qualifications as much as possible.
This program was coordinated by DR.Enoch
Prof &Head of Social Work Department MSSW College Egmore Chennai.
Shri Athmakuri Azarathaiah,The Honorary Organizing Secretary of MAAASS association has helped and coordinated with the students,and motivated and requested them to attend the meeting through telephonically.
Finally the program was ended with the vote of thanks delivered by Shri P.Palkondaiah garu Vice
President of MAAASS association.

Greetings to all members.

I thank you each and every member who attended the AGM held on 16.11.25 and making it very successful. Congratulations to the newly elected Office bearers and Executive body of MAAASS Association which will work for another 2 years. *From : 16.11.2025 to 15.11.2027*

*Office bearers*

1) President Dr. Kolli Raju
2) Vice-president Shri. B. Vijay Anil Kumar
3) Vice President Shri. Pal Kondaiah
4) General Secretary: Shri. N. Srinivasulu
5) Honorary Organizing Secretary: Athmakuri Azarathaiah
6) Joint Secretary 1: Shri. S. Thirupathaiah
7) Joint Secretary 2: Shri. K. P. Rao
8) Joint Secretary 3: Shri. N. Rajiv
9) Asst. Secretary: Shri. Cherukuri Nagarjunarao
10) Treasurer : Shri. M. Veeraiah
11) Joint Treasurer : Shri. V. Deenadayan

*Executive committee:*
12) Shri. K. Ravichandran
13) Shri. C. Thuruvalluru
14) Shri. Y. Rajasekhar Benerjee
15) DR. Sripuram Yagnasekhar
16) Shri. A. N. Rajesh
17) Smt. Cherukuri Maheswari
18) Smt. Annapoorani
19) Shri. G. Balakrishnan
20) Shri. Kodi Asirvadham
21) Shri. Sathish Kumar

*ADVISORS:*
Shri. Gudimetla Chennaiah
Shri. Kunur Madhava Rao
Dr. A. Chandramohan
Shri. A. Jaison
Patrons:
Chief patron: Smt. Ambhuja Gopalkrishna
Patron: Mr. Albert G Rao

I personally extend my thanks to Our Advisor Shri. Gudimetla Chennaiah garu for making the election ( Nominated) process and has been continued his support to MAAASS.
My sincere thanks to Chief Patron and Patrons for continuing support to MAAASS.
Thanks to new members who joined recently in MAAASS
*Congratulations to all.*

Athmakuri Azarathaiah
Hon’ Org. Secretary
@Sydney Australia
2pm 18.11.2025

Respected office bearers and members –

The Annual General Body Meeting held on the Sunday 16.11.2025 at 4pm ICSA Egmore. 👆

Prathibha Awards Program held on 13.7.25 at DRBCCC HIGHER SECONDARY School, Perambur, Chennai

Dear all respected members and office bearers of MAAASS we are very much thankful to you all for attending the garlanding program and for paying floral tributes to our Father of Indian Constitution Bharata Ratna DR B.R Ambedkar ji on 14.4.25 at RA Puram Chennai
💐💐💐💐🙏🙏🙏🙏

MAAASS Executive Meeting held on 17.5.25 Saturday at Jivanajyothi ICSA Egmore.
General Secretary Shri. Athmakuri Azarathaiah gave welcome address, President Dr. Kolli Raju presided and Shri. V. Deenadayan gave Vote of thanks.
Vice presidents, Shri. Nune Srinivasulu and Shri. Vijay Anilkumar, Treasurer M.

Veeraiah, Advisor Shri. Gudimetla Chennaiah,Joint Secretaries Shri. Palkondaiah, Shri. N. Rajiv, Shri. Usurupati Nagaiah, Shri.Sangeetharao and Smt. Gudimetla Chennaiah attended the meeting.

Award Education Aid issued to Mr. K. N. Srinivasan, BA Economics, RKM Vivekananda College. By Shri. G. C. Nagur garu, 🙏

Jaibhim to respected members.

MAAASS Executive Meeting held on the Sunday 12.01.2025 at Secretary’s house at Pallavaram. We extend our sincere thanks to all for making a grand success of the meeting. MAAASS members also visited Professor Dr. A. Chandramohan garu, Advisor/MAAASS and extended new year greetings in the new year 2025.
MAAASS members honoured New Vice President Shri. B. Vijay Anil kumar garu Rtd. Joint Commissioner of Income Tax. On behalf MAAASS Shri. Nune Srinivasulu garu greeted Dr. Kolli Raju garu President MAAASS with a Salva.

Minutes of the meeting as under :

1) Conducting of 30th foundation day and students seminar on 26.02.2025 at ICSA.

2) Chief guest for the function would have to arranged by consulting Shri. Vijay Anilkumar garu, Dr. Chandramohan garu and Shri.GC Nagur garu.

3) Celebration of 14.4.2025 will be conducted in any village.

4) Future EC meetings will be conducted any MAAASS member’s house.

5) As requested by Mr. Basha garu, MAAASS will subscribe Andhra Jyothi daily for MAAASS Assocication.

6) MAAASS will give an Add for Telugu Ugadhi Celebration in the Digital Telugu News Times.

7) Giving Admin Rights in marriage beuro to Shri. Duddu Ramesh pended.

The meeting concluded by Vote of thanks given by Shri. U. Nagaiah garu.

Contributions for 26.02.25 program as under:
Shri /Smt.
1) Dr. Chandramohan ₹5000/- cheque given
2) Shri. K. P. Rao Rs. 3000/- paid
The following members assured their contributions
3) Dr. Kolli Raju ₹5000/-
4)Nune Srinivasulu Rs. 5000/-
5) A. Azarathaiah ₹3000/-
6)S. Thirupathaiah ₹3000/-
7) N. Rajiv ₹3000/-
8) A. N. Rajesh ₹1500/-
9) Pal kondaiah ₹1000/-
10) Sangeetharao
₹1000/-
11) V. Deenadayalan ₹2500/-
12) P. Madhavarao ₹1000/-
13) J. Nageswararao ₹1500/-
14) U. Nagaiah ₹1000/-
We extend our sincere thanks each member for contribution.We are also requesting all other members and friends to come forward and contribute generous ly to conduct the Founders day program on 26.2.25

Thank you
Athmakuri Azarathaiah
General Secretary/MAAASS Dt.13. 1.2025

MAAASS Prathibha awards held on 01.09.2024 at DRBCCC Higher Secondary School, Perambur. 60 students got cash Awards each Rs. 2000/-

Free Seminar on Education and Employment held on 26.02.2024

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Dear Members,

MAAASS 28th Founder Day on remembrance of founder late Shri. K.G.Gopalkrshna IPS, held on Monday 26.02.24 at 4.30pm.also conducted Free seminar on Education and Employment for SC ST students and issued Free study books for TNPSC and Banking exams and Note Books to school students.

Madras Aadi Andhra Arundhathiya Aadi Vasi SAMKSHEMA SANGHAM Regd Chennai has conducted a free medical camp at Paleswaram Chengal pattu District on 28.9.24</

Condolence meeting of late Shri. K. Venkateswaralu, Vice president of MAAASS, Shri. O. Jaggaiah garu Former Vice President of MAAASS and Shri. Gurram Marriah garu EC member.