About us

Mrs. Rajyalakshmi Rao is a distinguished professional with a rich academic background. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Nizam College, an M.B.A. from Osmania University, and an M.S. in Advertising from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.

Her diverse education has equipped her with a unique blend of skills in business administration and advertising. Throughout her career, Mrs. Rao has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation, earning recognition in her field. Her international exposure and dedication to excellence continue to inspire many.

Notable Achievements:

• Founder Chairperson - All India Foundation of Deaf Women- 16 states. (Poor deaf girls are skilled to get job placement. Pranay Milan Sammelan, an event to find suitable spouses. National talent competitions are held).
• Immediate Past National President - Indo American Chamber of Commerce (In 55 years, First Woman elected as the National President-IACC)
• Director in Tech Mahindra Ltd. – Mahindra Group.
• Director in Amma Lines Pvt Ltd
• Director in Rewas Ports Ltd
• Policyholders' Protection Committee -invitee to the Board of United India Insurance co
• Former member of Schwec
• Managing Committee Member–Namaste America (Indo American Association of Art & Culture)
• Executive Committee Member, IMC Ladies Wing.
• Advisory Board member – Council for Fair Business Practices (CFBP)
• Former Member- Consumer Education And Research Society, Ahmedabad (CERS)
• She has the distinction of working 18yrs in all the three levels of consumer grievances redressal courts, namely the District Forum, State Commission and on the National Commission. Has experience of the problems of consumers from the grass root level to the national level, which in turn enriched her work with a broad vision and perspective.
• Former Member of Censor Board
• Former Executive Committee – National Galley of Modern Art Mumbai for 3 terms.
• Former Governing Body Member, FLO-FICCI
• Former -The first lady President of American Alumni Association.
• Former Member of Damodaran Committee of Reserve Bank of India to give a report on “Consumer Services in Banks”.
• Former Member of Insurance Advisory Committee – Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, Hyderabad (IRDA) - two terms.
• Executive Committee member of SCWEC the SAARC Chamber of Commerce

Publications:

Mrs. Rao is also a prolific author, having written two influential books on consumer rights:

• “Consumer is King!! Know your Rights & Remedies” - This book has been translated into 11 regional languages and revised five times, with the latest updates including judgments until 2023
• “Consumer Rights and You”

Awards and Recognitions:

Mrs. Rao's contributions to social work and professional excellence have earned her numerous accolades, including:

• IBG Award of Business Excellence (Female), 2020
• Dr. Ambedkar Ratna Award, presented at the United Nations on the 125th Birth Centenary of Dr. Ambedkar, on April 14, 2016
• Rajiv Gandhi Award for Excellence
• The Hind Rattan - Sword of Honour in Bahrain
• International World Telugu Conference – Women of Excellence
• FICCI FLO Award of Professional Excellence, December 2013