Rakesh Shetty famously know as “ANNA” in his business circle is very well know for his social activities.. He was the then the Vice President for youth in maharasthra in then state ruled party(NATIONALIST CONGRESS PARTY) led by shri Sharad Pawar.. He carried out various protest against donations and had even started a campaign against the educational institutions.. He’s a well known businessman running construction firm in his daughter’s name”RHEA CONSTRUCTION” as well running a non government organisation in his late fathers name” SHRI VITHAL SHETTY FOUNDATION” where he has helped a lot of students to complete their education.. He has even built a temple in memory of his late father SHRI VITHAL DASU SHETTY in manglore