Shamanur Shivashankarappa is an educator, businessman, philanthropist and Indian National Congress Party politician. He has served the community for more than 6 decades and has been actively involved in politics for more than 3 decades.
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Shamanur Shivashankarappa was born on Monday 16 June 1930 (age 93 years; as of 2023) in Davanagere, Karnataka, India (then Davanagere, Kingdom of Mysore, British India). His zodiac sign is Gemini. Studied up to 10th standard at Government High School, Davangere in 1949, and completed 12th standard at DRM Science College, Davangere in 1951. After graduation, he ventured into the field of education and politics.
Shaman Shivashankarappa in his 50s
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′8″
Weight (approx): 70 kg
Hair color: salt and pepper
Eye Color: Black
family
He was born in a Veerashaiva-Lingayat caste Hindu family.
parents and siblings
His father’s name was shaman Kalapa and his mother’s name was Savitama.
wife and children
His wife’s name was SS Parvatamma. He has three sons named SS Mallikarjun, SS Bakkesh and SS Ganesh and four daughters. SS Mallikarjun is active in politics and his other two sons are businessmen.
Late wife of Shaman Shivashankarappa, SS Parvatama
Shaman Shivashankarappa’s son, SS Mallikarjun, with his family
Shaman Shivashankarappa’s son SS Mallikarjun
other relatives
His daughter-in-law’s name (wife of SS Mallikarjun) is Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun. Her granddaughter (daughter of SS Ganesh) Anchal got married to Prashant Shettar, son of former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, on 6 September 2015.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa’s granddaughter Anchal is married to Jagadish Shettar’s son Prashant
Address
No. 2633/1, Bakkesh, 7th Main, 2nd Croos, MCC ‘B’ Block, Davangere – 577004
Career
politics
He served as the treasurer of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) for more than three decades from the 1980s. In 1969, it became the municipal council of Davanger municipality. He began his political journey as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, serving from 1998 to 1999, representing the Davanager constituency. He was later appointed as Minister of Horticulture and Agriculture Marketing from 2013 to 2016. He has also been an active member of the Legislative Assembly in Karnataka since 2004 representing the Davanger South constituency.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa and his family with Rahul Gandhi
Shamanur Shivashankarappa’s Campaign for 2023 Karnataka Elections
Shamanur Shivashankarappa with DK Shivakumar after winning the 2023 Karnataka Elections
Enlightenment
He is the chairman of Bapuji Education Association, which owns a network of over 50 educational institutions, including Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, JJM Medical College, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital and College of Pharmacy, Law and Polytechnic.
business
He is the owner of the Shamanur Group, a conglomerate specializing in the sugar and distilleries industries, including Shamanur Sugars Pvt. Ltd., Duggavatti, Davangere and Indian cane power Ltd., Mudhol, Bijapur District.
Philanthropy
He founded the Dr Shamanur Shivashankarappa Janakalyna Trust in 2012 with a deposit of 5 crores. A percentage of this deposit is used to provide scholarships to economically weaker students of Davanger.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa at the award ceremony of his Dr Shamanur Shivashankarappa Janakalina Trust
He founded Bapuji Cooperative Bank in 1986. To help people, he established dining halls in temples, wedding halls, parks and lakes. He served as President of Angavikalara Ashakirana Trust, Davangere, Davangere Cricket Club, Davangere and Davansi Sports Club, Davangere. During the Covid-19 lockdown, he bought 60,000 vaccine doses for the vulnerable by paying Rs 6 lakh. He also spread awareness among the community to make Devangere a smart city.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa Bapuji during a Cooperative Bank function
Awards, honors, achievements
- Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International in 1985
- Indira Priyadarshini Award in 1990
- In 1990 Davanger Citizens Vidyashri
- Business Excellence Award by Global Business Forum, New Delhi in 1992
- Samajshree Award by Indian Council of Management Executives, Mumbai in 1993
- 1993 International Business Awareness Award by NRI Institute, New Delhi
- By Renukacharya Rambhapuri Peeta, Balehonur in 1994
Shaman Shivashankarappa was honored by religious temples
- Nitya Seva Yagnadhari “The Silver Sword” by Sri Shamanur Shivashankarappa Abhiman Sangha in 1995
- Dharma Chudamani by Sirigeri Mutt in 1996
- Shikshana Sudharaka by Sri Brihanmata, Chitradurga in 1998
- Shatamanada Srestha Sri Adinatha Pratistana, Davangere 2000
- Vanijaya Ratha by Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Hubli in 2003
- Amruta Purusha by Abhimanigalu in 2005
- Suvarna Best Industrialists of Karnataka by Govt. in Karnataka in 2006
- Honorary Doctorate from Kuvempu University in 2008
- Nitya Sevayajnadari by Shivashankarappa Abhimanigala Sangha
Car collection
He owns Toyota Innova Crysta and Kia SUV.
income
Its income for the financial year 2021-22 was 5,81,29,107 GEL.
assets and property
movable assets
- Bank deposits: Rs. 63,96,49,482
- Motor Vehicles: Rs. 73,26,476
- Jewelry: Rs. 2,24,37,255
- Bonds, bonds and shares in companies: 85,32,23,141 rubles
real estate
- Non-agricultural land: Rs. 35,00,00,000
Note: The given valuations of movable and immovable property are given as of 2023. It excludes assets owned by his spouse and dependents (minors).
Shaman Shivashankarappa has a diamond and gold Cartier watch
Net worth
Shivashankarappa’s net worth for the financial year 2022-23 has been estimated at Rs. 292 million. It excludes the net worth of his spouse and dependents (minors).
Facts/Trivia
- As of May 2023, he held the distinction of being the oldest member of any state legislative assembly in India, at the age of 92.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa with former President of India, APJ Abdul Kalam
- He is the President of All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha, the largest organization of Veerashaivas in India.
- He also co-produced a Kannada film titled Boregowda Bangalorige Banda in 1970.
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