Lion. Vijay Kumar Raju a leader of repute in Lionism. As a Bharat Scout in his school at his 14, he saved the life of his fellow Scout, putting his life at stake and befit his adventure, is awarded gallantry award for his bravery by the President of India.

Lion Raju, who began his career as a techno engineer in the Indian Air force in 1982, took voluntary retirement after a decade with a view to take up employment generating entrepreneurship. His desire to nurse the needy and the sick took a shape when the established a cluster of colleges such as Manisha Colleges of Nursing, College of Life Sciences, Academy of Life Sciences, Mother Theresa College of Nursing and several such others.

Lion. Raju became the charter vice president of Lions Club of Visakhapatnam Samarasya in 1996 a leader by virtue of his merit could not be left untouched as he held all positions in Lionism that ultimately shaped him to be the leader at the helm for the Lions District 324 C1.

This leader had the favour of fortune when he is given parentage by as affectionate father Sir.V. Chinna Satyanarayana Raju and an affable mother Smt. Kamalavathi, on an auspicious day on the 4th September 1963. Lion Sudha life partner, the darling daughter Er. Kinnera leads his the nerve ending bliss that he destines.

Ln. Raju unanimously elected as 324 C Multiple Council Secretary for 2011-2012.