C.K. Nagaraja Rao served as the chief executive and editor of the journal at the Mythic Society.
C.K. Nagaraja Rao founded the Karnataka Lekhakara Sangha and served as its president for over three decades.
C.K. Nagaraja Rao initiated creative writing among youth through monthly poet meet-ups called "Kaavyarama".
C.K. Nagaraja Rao actively engaged in social activities as a member of the Rotary Club of Bangalore and served as its journal editor.
C.K. Nagaraja Rao helped organize festivals such as Hoysalotsava, Gangasamrajyotsava, and actively participated in the Chalukyotsava at Badami.
C.K. Nagaraja Rao served as the President of the Jayanagar Housing Co-operation Society for many years.
C.K. Nagaraja Rao served as the First Vice-Principal of the Adarsha Film Institute.
C.K. Nagaraja Rao was a member of P.E.N, a worldwide association of writers.