Satish Mallya has over 3 decades of varied experience in the industrial sector with multinational companies, and an entrepreneur for the last decade in the weighing & measurement automation sector. He stepped forward to do public work pro-bono during the pandemic for BBMP Covid-19 relief activities. Satish volunteered for the NHWC initiative during lockdown and organized free Covid testing camps & vaccination drives for communities in BBMP Yelahanka Zone, Bangalore. Vision & Focus Areas (2025–27) - Empower apartment communities to build inclusive, sustainable, and resilient urban living ecosystems - Establish a professional platform for BAF with accelerated 10x membership growth - Expand BAF through multi-city chapters - Enhancing activities of BAF office premises in Bengaluru - Driving results for Member Communities - Scaling successful Green Initiatives - Establish a platform for Civic participation and City-wise Impact campaigns
Satish Mallya has over 3 decades of varied experience in the industrial sector with multinational companies, and an entrepreneur for the last decade in the weighing & measurement automation sector. He stepped forward to do public work pro-bono during the pandemic for BBMP Covid-19 relief activities. Satish volunteered for the NHWC initiative during lockdown and organized free Covid testing camps & vaccination drives for communities in BBMP Yelahanka Zone, Bangalore. Vision & Focus Areas (2025–27) - Empower apartment communities to build inclusive, sustainable, and resilient urban living ecosystems - Establish a professional platform for BAF with accelerated 10x membership growth - Expand BAF through multi-city chapters - Enhancing activities of BAF office premises in Bengaluru - Driving results for Member Communities - Scaling successful Green Initiatives - Establish a platform for Civic participation and City-wise Impact campaigns
Arun Kumar, is a Gold Medalist from XLRI, a leading management institution in India. Held CXO leadership positions in leading multinational corporations. Co-Founder of Bangalore Apartments’ Federation (BAF). Secretary of Mantri Greens, for two consecutive terms. As a GC Member in 2023-25 term, Arun was part of the BAF Solutions Squad, and played a key role in the enablement of Govt. of Karnataka policies on : - enabling sale of Treated Used Water (output of STPs) - STP requirement only for capacity 80-KLD-and-above or 120-homes-and-above - approval requirement for rooftop solar installation only for plant sizes 1 MW and above (as against the earlier 500 KW and interim 10 KW) capacity - BAF MoU with BWSSB Vision & Focus Areas (2025–27) - Empower BAF to make greater, positive impact on the City and Citizens - Improving the Quality of Life in Bengaluru - Drive improvements in BAF systems and programs like - Parihara, KYCS, Advisory - Focus on Water, Apartment Law, Municipal Affairs, Electricity, Safety, Legal and Policy matters - Transform BAF into a much more closely knit and cohesive network
Arun Kumar, is a Gold Medalist from XLRI, a leading management institution in India. Held CXO leadership positions in leading multinational corporations. Co-Founder of Bangalore Apartments’ Federation (BAF). Secretary of Mantri Greens, for two consecutive terms. As a GC Member in 2023-25 term, Arun was part of the BAF Solutions Squad, and played a key role in the enablement of Govt. of Karnataka policies on : - enabling sale of Treated Used Water (output of STPs) - STP requirement only for capacity 80-KLD-and-above or 120-homes-and-above - approval requirement for rooftop solar installation only for plant sizes 1 MW and above (as against the earlier 500 KW and interim 10 KW) capacity - BAF MoU with BWSSB Vision & Focus Areas (2025–27) - Empower BAF to make greater, positive impact on the City and Citizens - Improving the Quality of Life in Bengaluru - Drive improvements in BAF systems and programs like - Parihara, KYCS, Advisory - Focus on Water, Apartment Law, Municipal Affairs, Electricity, Safety, Legal and Policy matters - Transform BAF into a much more closely knit and cohesive network
Kiran Hebbar is the Director of Rakidev Accutech Pvt Ltd, a 38-year-old Bangalore-based company. A family man, he manages the company along with his wife, who is the Co-director, while his two children are working in the UK. His passions include riding, politics, and social service. Kiran’s six-year journey with BAF has been rewarding, beginning as a Cluster Council Member and later as the Secretary of the Banashankari Cluster. Two years ago, he was inducted into the Governing Council, where he led six clusters as the Zonal Leader, with a strong focus on BESCOM and Solar Energy. A key highlight of his tenure was identifying BAF’s own office space and driving efforts towards the upcoming KAOA amendment act. Vision & Focus Areas (2025–27): - Build a proactive, sustainable, and community-driven organization. - Drive action-oriented initiatives. - Empower communities while fostering innovation and collaboration for a better future.
Kiran Hebbar is the Director of Rakidev Accutech Pvt Ltd, a 38-year-old Bangalore-based company. A family man, he manages the company along with his wife, who is the Co-director, while his two children are working in the UK. His passions include riding, politics, and social service. Kiran’s six-year journey with BAF has been rewarding, beginning as a Cluster Council Member and later as the Secretary of the Banashankari Cluster. Two years ago, he was inducted into the Governing Council, where he led six clusters as the Zonal Leader, with a strong focus on BESCOM and Solar Energy. A key highlight of his tenure was identifying BAF’s own office space and driving efforts towards the upcoming KAOA amendment act. Vision & Focus Areas (2025–27): - Build a proactive, sustainable, and community-driven organization. - Drive action-oriented initiatives. - Empower communities while fostering innovation and collaboration for a better future.
Pradeep Pai has witnessed Bengaluru’s journey since the 1970s. After working with multinational companies for several years, he transitioned into the education technology space over the last two decades and is currently engaged in running a school. He is happily married and has two sons. Passionate about Bengaluru’s growth, he strongly feels the city must return to its “Green City” status while continuing to grow and welcome all who choose to make it their home. With interests spanning education, leadership, service, sales & marketing, technology, fitness and running, community engagement, customer support, and administration, Pradeep brings a balanced perspective to his work. He has been a part of BAF’s Governing Council for two terms. Before this, he was actively involved in the CV Raman Nagar Cluster, where he supported initiatives in power, water, and sustainability through programs such as the Hasiru Contest, Hasiru Retrofit, and the Bengaluru BluGreen Showcase. Pradeep firmly believes that “BAF exists to transform Bangalore's apartment associations from reactive maintenance organizations into proactive sustainability leaders who solve urban challenges at the community level.”
Pradeep Pai has witnessed Bengaluru’s journey since the 1970s. After working with multinational companies for several years, he transitioned into the education technology space over the last two decades and is currently engaged in running a school. He is happily married and has two sons. Passionate about Bengaluru’s growth, he strongly feels the city must return to its “Green City” status while continuing to grow and welcome all who choose to make it their home. With interests spanning education, leadership, service, sales & marketing, technology, fitness and running, community engagement, customer support, and administration, Pradeep brings a balanced perspective to his work. He has been a part of BAF’s Governing Council for two terms. Before this, he was actively involved in the CV Raman Nagar Cluster, where he supported initiatives in power, water, and sustainability through programs such as the Hasiru Contest, Hasiru Retrofit, and the Bengaluru BluGreen Showcase. Pradeep firmly believes that “BAF exists to transform Bangalore's apartment associations from reactive maintenance organizations into proactive sustainability leaders who solve urban challenges at the community level.”
Valli Srinivasan is a retired Special Education Teacher with a strong passion for social work. She has been actively involved with BAF for around eight years, beginning as a Representative and gradually taking on leadership roles such as Cluster Secretary, GC Council Member in-charge of Municipal Affairs, and Zonal Leader. In her previous tenure as a GC member, she contributed to several key areas, including working with the Revenue Department on property tax matters, BSWML on solid waste management policies, and KSFES on the fire application process. As Zone 5 Leader, she guided apartment Management Committees (MCs) on administrative matters and connected them with GC team experts whenever specialized support was required. Valli is also an active member of Kasa Mukta Bellandur, a group dedicated to managing ward waste, and serves as a CPP member for Bellandur Ward in the Solid Waste Management Group. In addition, she regularly attends ward committee meetings, engaging with local BBMP officials on civil works and community needs in the Bellandur Ward.
Valli Srinivasan is a retired Special Education Teacher with a strong passion for social work. She has been actively involved with BAF for around eight years, beginning as a Representative and gradually taking on leadership roles such as Cluster Secretary, GC Council Member in-charge of Municipal Affairs, and Zonal Leader. In her previous tenure as a GC member, she contributed to several key areas, including working with the Revenue Department on property tax matters, BSWML on solid waste management policies, and KSFES on the fire application process. As Zone 5 Leader, she guided apartment Management Committees (MCs) on administrative matters and connected them with GC team experts whenever specialized support was required. Valli is also an active member of Kasa Mukta Bellandur, a group dedicated to managing ward waste, and serves as a CPP member for Bellandur Ward in the Solid Waste Management Group. In addition, she regularly attends ward committee meetings, engaging with local BBMP officials on civil works and community needs in the Bellandur Ward.
Ajay Mehrotra has over three decades in the Knowledge Management and Publishing industry, having worked with leading global publishers. As the founder of Rohan Consultancy, he has successfully led the Bengaluru-based firm since 2007, building a strong reputation for excellence in information and knowledge management. He is passionate about helping organizations leverage their intellectual assets through custom document management solutions, technical databases, and comprehensive knowledge systems. Over the last three terms with BAF, he has driven several technology upgrades to streamline processes. He played a key role in launching a new bilingual website (English & Kannada) and the BAF Connect App. During the 2023–25 term, he spearheaded the automation of member enrollment, consolidated all WhatsApp groups, and initiated work on introducing chatbots. Most recently, as leader of the Social Media team, he has been instrumental in expanding BAF’s digital footprint and optimizing electronic media workflows. His vision is to take technology at BAF to the next level—ensuring members can access data instantly with minimal human intervention, while making the BAF App more user-friendly. He also aims to build a strong Social Media team to enhance outreach and engagement. With concrete strategies in place, he is committed to growing the member base well beyond 1,300 this term and driving BAF’s digital transformation forward.
Ajay Mehrotra has over three decades in the Knowledge Management and Publishing industry, having worked with leading global publishers. As the founder of Rohan Consultancy, he has successfully led the Bengaluru-based firm since 2007, building a strong reputation for excellence in information and knowledge management. He is passionate about helping organizations leverage their intellectual assets through custom document management solutions, technical databases, and comprehensive knowledge systems. Over the last three terms with BAF, he has driven several technology upgrades to streamline processes. He played a key role in launching a new bilingual website (English & Kannada) and the BAF Connect App. During the 2023–25 term, he spearheaded the automation of member enrollment, consolidated all WhatsApp groups, and initiated work on introducing chatbots. Most recently, as leader of the Social Media team, he has been instrumental in expanding BAF’s digital footprint and optimizing electronic media workflows. His vision is to take technology at BAF to the next level—ensuring members can access data instantly with minimal human intervention, while making the BAF App more user-friendly. He also aims to build a strong Social Media team to enhance outreach and engagement. With concrete strategies in place, he is committed to growing the member base well beyond 1,300 this term and driving BAF’s digital transformation forward.
A seasoned marketeer with over 50 years of corporate experience, Prof Laxman has been focused on driving community development for the last decade. His professional journey has spanned diverse roles - Marketing Manager in pharmaceutical MNCs, first-generation entrepreneur in surgical hospital equipment, marketing consultant for pharma/surgical companies, Executive Director of the Integrated Institute of Career Development, and Guest Faculty for BITS Pilani’s Work Integrated Programs. Within BAF, Prof Laxman was the first Cluster Leader of Whitefield and went on to serve as Cluster President for all four clusters. He has also served as a Governing Council Member and Zonal Leader for Zone 4. As part of the Programme Pioneers group, he contributed actively as Chief Resource Person for BAF’s Fire Safety Workshop Programme. At 79 years young, he is the senior-most EC/GC member in BAF, continuing to inspire with his dedication and energy. He was the President of Keerthi Flora for 6 years and his contribution during that period in Rainwater Harvesting, and construction of five Percolation pits to increase ground water level, was well appreciated by the BWSSB Chairman Dr. Ram Prasad Manohar. He continues to head the Legal team of Keerthi Flora Apartments for the last 11 years and has been instrumental in negotiating out of court settlements with the builder. He is a Green Warrior, ensuring the common areas between Kundalahalli colony residents & Keerthi Flora Apartment are maintained well, with Ashoka trees & flowery plants. He envisions BAF as a powerful platform to create positive change for all member communities and citizens of Bengaluru.
A seasoned marketeer with over 50 years of corporate experience, Prof Laxman has been focused on driving community development for the last decade. His professional journey has spanned diverse roles - Marketing Manager in pharmaceutical MNCs, first-generation entrepreneur in surgical hospital equipment, marketing consultant for pharma/surgical companies, Executive Director of the Integrated Institute of Career Development, and Guest Faculty for BITS Pilani’s Work Integrated Programs. Within BAF, Prof Laxman was the first Cluster Leader of Whitefield and went on to serve as Cluster President for all four clusters. He has also served as a Governing Council Member and Zonal Leader for Zone 4. As part of the Programme Pioneers group, he contributed actively as Chief Resource Person for BAF’s Fire Safety Workshop Programme. At 79 years young, he is the senior-most EC/GC member in BAF, continuing to inspire with his dedication and energy. He was the President of Keerthi Flora for 6 years and his contribution during that period in Rainwater Harvesting, and construction of five Percolation pits to increase ground water level, was well appreciated by the BWSSB Chairman Dr. Ram Prasad Manohar. He continues to head the Legal team of Keerthi Flora Apartments for the last 11 years and has been instrumental in negotiating out of court settlements with the builder. He is a Green Warrior, ensuring the common areas between Kundalahalli colony residents & Keerthi Flora Apartment are maintained well, with Ashoka trees & flowery plants. He envisions BAF as a powerful platform to create positive change for all member communities and citizens of Bengaluru.
Pavan Bhardwaj, an entrepreneur, has been successfully running his firm, Esteem Enterprises, for more than two decades. The company provides solutions in the Power, Solar, Water, and Home Automation verticals. He served as the Founder President of SMR Vinay Galaxy, Hoodi, for two terms. He is also the Assistant Chief Traffic Warden in the BCP Traffic Warden Organisation, where he serves as the Zonal Incharge of the Whitefield Zone and is part of their Education team. During his tenure as a BAF GC member (2023–25), Pavan was part of the Program Pioneer vertical and played a key role in several initiatives such as Kannada Kaliyona and the Hopcoms partnership, which were resounding successes. He aspires to help BAF become a visible change-maker for all its member communities.
Pavan Bhardwaj, an entrepreneur, has been successfully running his firm, Esteem Enterprises, for more than two decades. The company provides solutions in the Power, Solar, Water, and Home Automation verticals. He served as the Founder President of SMR Vinay Galaxy, Hoodi, for two terms. He is also the Assistant Chief Traffic Warden in the BCP Traffic Warden Organisation, where he serves as the Zonal Incharge of the Whitefield Zone and is part of their Education team. During his tenure as a BAF GC member (2023–25), Pavan was part of the Program Pioneer vertical and played a key role in several initiatives such as Kannada Kaliyona and the Hopcoms partnership, which were resounding successes. He aspires to help BAF become a visible change-maker for all its member communities.
Ramesh Padmanabhan , is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience in exporting outsourced castings and components. He also provides consulting in Finance, Marketing, Legal, Technology Transfer, and Training, both in India and overseas. He is a Mathematics graduate from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, 1980 batch, and has been a past speaker at ICWAI, ICAI, and in the private sector. He has also served as Guest Faculty at IIM Bangalore in Finance and Marketing. His journey with BAF began in 2021 as a Banashankari Cluster Council member, later serving as Secretary of the Cluster. Since January 2025, he has been serving as a Governing Council member, contributing to several successful initiatives during his term. Vision & Focus Areas (2025–27): - Work towards eradicating legislative bias against vertically stacked flats classified as bulk generators/consumers. - Establish a BAF Training Cell to conduct paid RWA management workshops in newly completed projects. - Build strong relationships with Apartment Association Federations in Karnataka and across India. - Contribute to drafting a Digital Electricity Grid for BAF members to enable renewable power and carbon credit trading. - Support drafting of the proposed KAOMA Rules. - Drive growth of BAF membership by 5,000 new members.
Ramesh Padmanabhan , is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience in exporting outsourced castings and components. He also provides consulting in Finance, Marketing, Legal, Technology Transfer, and Training, both in India and overseas. He is a Mathematics graduate from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, 1980 batch, and has been a past speaker at ICWAI, ICAI, and in the private sector. He has also served as Guest Faculty at IIM Bangalore in Finance and Marketing. His journey with BAF began in 2021 as a Banashankari Cluster Council member, later serving as Secretary of the Cluster. Since January 2025, he has been serving as a Governing Council member, contributing to several successful initiatives during his term. Vision & Focus Areas (2025–27): - Work towards eradicating legislative bias against vertically stacked flats classified as bulk generators/consumers. - Establish a BAF Training Cell to conduct paid RWA management workshops in newly completed projects. - Build strong relationships with Apartment Association Federations in Karnataka and across India. - Contribute to drafting a Digital Electricity Grid for BAF members to enable renewable power and carbon credit trading. - Support drafting of the proposed KAOMA Rules. - Drive growth of BAF membership by 5,000 new members.
Hemant Pai, a Chartered Accountant turned Lawyer with prior experience at Deloitte and PwC, he currently heads Fiscal Law Partners. In a previous term as a BAF GC member, he led the Legal Vertical under the Solution Squad. During this tenure, he successfully conducted the BAF Parihara session on income tax issues affecting apartments and assisted several members in filing appeals, which resulted in the dropping of income tax demands. He now seeks to apply his combined expertise in law, finance, and taxation to effectively address and resolve the challenges faced by member apartments.
Hemant Pai, a Chartered Accountant turned Lawyer with prior experience at Deloitte and PwC, he currently heads Fiscal Law Partners. In a previous term as a BAF GC member, he led the Legal Vertical under the Solution Squad. During this tenure, he successfully conducted the BAF Parihara session on income tax issues affecting apartments and assisted several members in filing appeals, which resulted in the dropping of income tax demands. He now seeks to apply his combined expertise in law, finance, and taxation to effectively address and resolve the challenges faced by member apartments.
A Technology solutions professional with over 30 yrs experience in various professional streams like Sales, Marketing, Administration, managing Client relationships, Solutioning, Training and documentation. Satish was the Secretary of Prestige Westwoods Association for two consecutive terms (2021-25). Satish is a very friendly & jovial person, and easy to get along with. Satish has been the President of BAF Malleswaram Cluster, for the last two years (2023-25). During his term, he has contributed to the Cluster, by bringing the Minister for Health & Family Welfare & MLA Shri. DGR to the Cluster meeting, as well as key officials from various Departments like BESCOM, BWSSB, & BBMP, with whom he has cordial relationships. He wishes to contribute much more to the Cluster as well as BAF overall. Satish wishes to contribute to furthering the visibility and image of BAF, as a professional team of highly motivated and energetic leaders, setting out to solve the problems faced by the residents of Bangalore Apartments. He envisions BAF growing even further, with the collective efforts of all Leaders and members, to include all Apartments of all sizes, in Bangalore and surrounding areas, and become a unified voice, to solve common problems and contribute to the overall improvement of the region.
A Technology solutions professional with over 30 yrs experience in various professional streams like Sales, Marketing, Administration, managing Client relationships, Solutioning, Training and documentation. Satish was the Secretary of Prestige Westwoods Association for two consecutive terms (2021-25). Satish is a very friendly & jovial person, and easy to get along with. Satish has been the President of BAF Malleswaram Cluster, for the last two years (2023-25). During his term, he has contributed to the Cluster, by bringing the Minister for Health & Family Welfare & MLA Shri. DGR to the Cluster meeting, as well as key officials from various Departments like BESCOM, BWSSB, & BBMP, with whom he has cordial relationships. He wishes to contribute much more to the Cluster as well as BAF overall. Satish wishes to contribute to furthering the visibility and image of BAF, as a professional team of highly motivated and energetic leaders, setting out to solve the problems faced by the residents of Bangalore Apartments. He envisions BAF growing even further, with the collective efforts of all Leaders and members, to include all Apartments of all sizes, in Bangalore and surrounding areas, and become a unified voice, to solve common problems and contribute to the overall improvement of the region.
Prasad L V A, brings a unique blend of corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and grassroots community engagement. He played a key role in the national rollout of Tata Sky (Now Tata Play) and later built a successful logistics company operating across multiple states. Alongside this journey, he actively invests in community-focused ventures, including sustainable natural resource initiatives and real estate projects that support local development. As a long-time volunteer and Secretary of the BAF Byatarayanapura Cluster (and earlier, Yelahanka), Prasad has worked hand-in-hand with Executive Committees (ECs) across the city - helping resolve day-to-day issues, drafting resolutions, and sharing governance best practices. His approach emphasizes legal clarity, structured dialogue, and empowering apartment communities to operate with confidence and collaboration. His vision is to shape BAF into a more inclusive, structured, and impactful platform — one that not only champions Urban Housing Policy at the city and state level but also becomes a daily enabler for RWAs across Bangalore. He envisions a BAF that empowers grassroots governance by offering: - Legal clarity - Simplified operational frameworks - Centralized knowledge-sharing - Mentorship and peer learning support
Prasad L V A, brings a unique blend of corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and grassroots community engagement. He played a key role in the national rollout of Tata Sky (Now Tata Play) and later built a successful logistics company operating across multiple states. Alongside this journey, he actively invests in community-focused ventures, including sustainable natural resource initiatives and real estate projects that support local development. As a long-time volunteer and Secretary of the BAF Byatarayanapura Cluster (and earlier, Yelahanka), Prasad has worked hand-in-hand with Executive Committees (ECs) across the city - helping resolve day-to-day issues, drafting resolutions, and sharing governance best practices. His approach emphasizes legal clarity, structured dialogue, and empowering apartment communities to operate with confidence and collaboration. His vision is to shape BAF into a more inclusive, structured, and impactful platform — one that not only champions Urban Housing Policy at the city and state level but also becomes a daily enabler for RWAs across Bangalore. He envisions a BAF that empowers grassroots governance by offering: - Legal clarity - Simplified operational frameworks - Centralized knowledge-sharing - Mentorship and peer learning support
Rajesh is a researcher–practitioner with over nine years in the social and development sector, building on a decade in the corporate world and a Master’s degree. His work in water and sanitation has shaped a nuanced understanding of the governance and infrastructure challenges facing apartment communities. A long-time Bengaluru resident, Rajesh has served on his apartment’s Management Committee since its inception, including a recent two year term as President. He actively contributes to the Bengaluru Eshanya Mahavedike—a federation of RWAs in Central-East Bengaluru and was part of the inaugural IIMB–BAF Apartment Governance Essentials cohort. Rajesh’s vision for BAF is to ensure apartment issues and challenges are well represented across forums. He seeks to advance responsive solutions through government engagement, private collaboration, and academic partnerships that talk to the diversity and scale of apartment communities.
Rajesh is a researcher–practitioner with over nine years in the social and development sector, building on a decade in the corporate world and a Master’s degree. His work in water and sanitation has shaped a nuanced understanding of the governance and infrastructure challenges facing apartment communities. A long-time Bengaluru resident, Rajesh has served on his apartment’s Management Committee since its inception, including a recent two year term as President. He actively contributes to the Bengaluru Eshanya Mahavedike—a federation of RWAs in Central-East Bengaluru and was part of the inaugural IIMB–BAF Apartment Governance Essentials cohort. Rajesh’s vision for BAF is to ensure apartment issues and challenges are well represented across forums. He seeks to advance responsive solutions through government engagement, private collaboration, and academic partnerships that talk to the diversity and scale of apartment communities.
Partha is an Engineer from Birla Institute of Technology with post-graduation in Strategy from IIM, Calcutta. In his 30 years of career with multi-national Organisations spanning various industries and geographies in India and Internationally, he has worked on a recurring theme - which is based on sustainability, Decarbonisation, and doing more with less. He also works with emerging startups and advises them on strategy, capacity building and path to profitable growth. Partha has served as the Cluster President for Begur and Naganathpura area for the past one and half years, and has helped bring the initiatives run by BAF, to the member apartments and clarify issues as and when they arose. With his background and experience in technical and management aspects, and his passion for bringing education and research for the benefit of common citizen, he wishes to contribute to making BAF the foremost organisation in the country that represents the interests and aspirations of modern community-living in apartments. His keen interest areas are Smart City and Safe City technologies, spreading awareness/ education and bias for action in Climate action - including air and water quality, pollution, workplace safety, global warming, energy efficiency and abatement of greenhouse gas emissions.
Partha is an Engineer from Birla Institute of Technology with post-graduation in Strategy from IIM, Calcutta. In his 30 years of career with multi-national Organisations spanning various industries and geographies in India and Internationally, he has worked on a recurring theme - which is based on sustainability, Decarbonisation, and doing more with less. He also works with emerging startups and advises them on strategy, capacity building and path to profitable growth. Partha has served as the Cluster President for Begur and Naganathpura area for the past one and half years, and has helped bring the initiatives run by BAF, to the member apartments and clarify issues as and when they arose. With his background and experience in technical and management aspects, and his passion for bringing education and research for the benefit of common citizen, he wishes to contribute to making BAF the foremost organisation in the country that represents the interests and aspirations of modern community-living in apartments. His keen interest areas are Smart City and Safe City technologies, spreading awareness/ education and bias for action in Climate action - including air and water quality, pollution, workplace safety, global warming, energy efficiency and abatement of greenhouse gas emissions.
Mahadeva Murthy is the Founder President of 'Haginavaalu Mahadevappa Seva Trust (R.)' - an organization dedicated to creating awareness on Health, Safety, and Environment. Passionate about community development, he firmly believes that even small acts by citizens can bring significant change. He has also served as the Ex-President and Advisor of VBHC PALMHAVEN. Associated with BAF for the past four years, he began as a BAF EC Cluster Council member and later served as the President of the BAF Kengeri Peenya Cluster. During this time, he successfully conducted a training program on Electrical Safety for BAF member apartments, which was well appreciated by all participants. He deeply cares about meaningful causes such as environmental conservation, fostering healthy environments in and around communities, and supporting the welfare of residents. His focus areas include working towards the implementation of the revamped Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, building a sustainable working atmosphere in apartments, creating awareness on fire safety, and contributing to the conservation of lakes in Bangalore.
Mahadeva Murthy is the Founder President of 'Haginavaalu Mahadevappa Seva Trust (R.)' - an organization dedicated to creating awareness on Health, Safety, and Environment. Passionate about community development, he firmly believes that even small acts by citizens can bring significant change. He has also served as the Ex-President and Advisor of VBHC PALMHAVEN. Associated with BAF for the past four years, he began as a BAF EC Cluster Council member and later served as the President of the BAF Kengeri Peenya Cluster. During this time, he successfully conducted a training program on Electrical Safety for BAF member apartments, which was well appreciated by all participants. He deeply cares about meaningful causes such as environmental conservation, fostering healthy environments in and around communities, and supporting the welfare of residents. His focus areas include working towards the implementation of the revamped Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, building a sustainable working atmosphere in apartments, creating awareness on fire safety, and contributing to the conservation of lakes in Bangalore.
Sujatha, a Chartered Accountant and a Law Graduate, brings over 15 years of experience in handling various Apartment Associations in the areas of Audit and Taxation. She also served in the CA Association for over eight years and made history as the first Woman President of KSCAA in 2023–24. As an Expert Member of BAF (2024–25), she contributed to drafting the new KAOMA rules and engaged with multiple government officials to understand the government’s perspective on the proposed new Apartment Act. She is committed to contributing towards safe, secure, and peaceful living by safeguarding the rights of all apartment owners in the State of Karnataka.
Sujatha, a Chartered Accountant and a Law Graduate, brings over 15 years of experience in handling various Apartment Associations in the areas of Audit and Taxation. She also served in the CA Association for over eight years and made history as the first Woman President of KSCAA in 2023–24. As an Expert Member of BAF (2024–25), she contributed to drafting the new KAOMA rules and engaged with multiple government officials to understand the government’s perspective on the proposed new Apartment Act. She is committed to contributing towards safe, secure, and peaceful living by safeguarding the rights of all apartment owners in the State of Karnataka.
Vishwa Venkata Reddy works in a Software R&D organization and has over 17 years of experience in the IT industry. He has developed strong expertise in building teams, driving collaborative initiatives, and ensuring sustainable outcomes. Deeply committed to community contribution, he actively participates in local forums and is passionate about transparent governance, digital transformation, and creating inclusive platforms where every resident’s voice is heard. In the previous term he served BAF as a Cluster Leader, for the Varthur and Munekollala area and infused fresh energy, by enabling member apartments to connect and act together. He played a key role in organizing the BWSSB Chairman meet. Vishwa strongly believes that collective action leads to meaningful change. His goal is to strengthen the bridge between communities and the federation, encourage wider participation, and contribute to the vision of making communities safer, smarter, and more cohesive within the ecosystem they live in.
Vishwa Venkata Reddy works in a Software R&D organization and has over 17 years of experience in the IT industry. He has developed strong expertise in building teams, driving collaborative initiatives, and ensuring sustainable outcomes. Deeply committed to community contribution, he actively participates in local forums and is passionate about transparent governance, digital transformation, and creating inclusive platforms where every resident’s voice is heard. In the previous term he served BAF as a Cluster Leader, for the Varthur and Munekollala area and infused fresh energy, by enabling member apartments to connect and act together. He played a key role in organizing the BWSSB Chairman meet. Vishwa strongly believes that collective action leads to meaningful change. His goal is to strengthen the bridge between communities and the federation, encourage wider participation, and contribute to the vision of making communities safer, smarter, and more cohesive within the ecosystem they live in.
Avinash, a Software Engineer, is passionate about serving the community. He has been actively engaged in his apartment community for the past three years as a Management Committee member. Within BAF, he has been serving as the President of the Bangalore South Cluster for the 2023–25 term. With the experience gained over the years, he is keen to contribute further and extend his efforts to a larger section of BAF. His vision is to create greater awareness and encourage members to build a stronger, more united BAF community.
Avinash, a Software Engineer, is passionate about serving the community. He has been actively engaged in his apartment community for the past three years as a Management Committee member. Within BAF, he has been serving as the President of the Bangalore South Cluster for the 2023–25 term. With the experience gained over the years, he is keen to contribute further and extend his efforts to a larger section of BAF. His vision is to create greater awareness and encourage members to build a stronger, more united BAF community.
A resident of Bengaluru since Apr 2005, Muthukumar is working in the IT Unit of a Pharma Company. He served as a Cluster Secretary for Vijnana Nagar under Zone 3. His vision is to strengthen BAF as a collaborative platform for empowered, sustainable communities. With a background in data and digital strategy, and experience as a Cluster Secretary, he brings structured problem-solving, tech-driven solutions, and grassroots engagement to drive civic action, transparency, and scalable best practices across Apartment ecosystems.
A resident of Bengaluru since Apr 2005, Muthukumar is working in the IT Unit of a Pharma Company. He served as a Cluster Secretary for Vijnana Nagar under Zone 3. His vision is to strengthen BAF as a collaborative platform for empowered, sustainable communities. With a background in data and digital strategy, and experience as a Cluster Secretary, he brings structured problem-solving, tech-driven solutions, and grassroots engagement to drive civic action, transparency, and scalable best practices across Apartment ecosystems.
Siddartha Shetty is associated with Sparsh Hospitals and is deeply passionate about social service. He has been actively engaged with BAF for several years, contributing to many of its initiatives, and currently served as one of the Cluster Leaders of the BAF Banashankari Cluster. He is committed to working on issues faced by apartment residents and supporting the BAF leadership in finding effective solutions
Siddartha Shetty is associated with Sparsh Hospitals and is deeply passionate about social service. He has been actively engaged with BAF for several years, contributing to many of its initiatives, and currently served as one of the Cluster Leaders of the BAF Banashankari Cluster. He is committed to working on issues faced by apartment residents and supporting the BAF leadership in finding effective solutions
Kishore Vutukuri, a Software Architect by profession in one of the Big-4, is actively involved in contributing to better neighbourhoods and apartment communities in Bangalore. He served as the Bangalore South Cluster Secretary from 2023–25, working closely with various RWAs in South Bangalore and gaining a deep understanding of the ground realities and issues they face. He is committed to collaborating with fellow Governing Council members to bring collective wisdom and practical solutions to the table. His focus is on strengthening apartment management frameworks and ensuring that the concerns of members are effectively addressed.
Kishore Vutukuri, a Software Architect by profession in one of the Big-4, is actively involved in contributing to better neighbourhoods and apartment communities in Bangalore. He served as the Bangalore South Cluster Secretary from 2023–25, working closely with various RWAs in South Bangalore and gaining a deep understanding of the ground realities and issues they face. He is committed to collaborating with fellow Governing Council members to bring collective wisdom and practical solutions to the table. His focus is on strengthening apartment management frameworks and ensuring that the concerns of members are effectively addressed.
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