H. C. Mahadevappa

H. C. Mahadevappa
ಎಚ್‌. ಸಿ. ಮಹದೇವಪ್ಪ
Mahadevappa (centre) in 2023
Cabinet Minister, Government of Karnataka
Incumbent
Assumed office 27 May 2023
Governor	Thawarchand Gehlot
Cabinet	Second Siddaramaiah ministry
Chief Minister	Siddaramaiah
Ministry and Departments	Social Welfare
In office 2013–2018
Governor	H. R. Bhardwaj (24 June 2009 – 28 June 2014) Konijeti Rosaiah (29 June 2014 – 31 August 2014) Vajubhai Vala (1 September 2014 – 15 May 2018)
Cabinet	First Siddaramaiah ministry
Chief Minister	Siddaramaiah
Ministry and Departments	Public Works Department Ports Inland Transport
Succeeded by	H. D. Revanna (Public Works Department) R. B. Timmapur (Ports & Inland Transport)
Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office May 2023
Preceded by	Ashvin Kumar M
Constituency	T. Narasipur
In office 2004–2018
Preceded by	Bharathi Shankar
Succeeded by	Ashvin Kumar M
Constituency	T. Narasipur
Personal details
Born	Hadinaru
Nationality	Indian
Political party	Indian National Congress
Occupation	Politician

Dr. H. C. Mahadevappa is an Indian politician from Karnataka.[1][2] He is currently serving as Cabinet Minister in Government of Karnataka & member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing T. Narasipur constituency.[3][4]

Life and education

Mahadevappa was born on April 20, 1953, in Hadinaru village, Nanjangud taluk, Mysore, Karnataka, to Chikmadaiah and Mahadevamma. He earned a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from JJM Medical College, Davanagere, in 1999.[5] Mahadevappa is married to Vinoda Mahadevappa and has three children: Sunil, Anitha, and Anil Bose.

Political Career

Mahadevappa began his political career with the Janata Party, later joining the Janata Dal and subsequently the Janata Dal (Secular). In 1985, he won from the T. Narasipur constituency.[6][7]

From 1994 to 1999, he served as the Health and Family Welfare Minister in the governments led by H. D. Deve Gowda and J. H. Patel.

During the 2004 Congress-JD(S) coalition government, Mahadevappa held the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj portfolio.

In 2008, he joined the Indian National Congress (INC).

From 2008 to 2018, Mahadevappa represented the T. Narasipur constituency and served as the public works minister in Siddaramaiah’s government from 2013 to 2018.[8]

In 2023, he was appointed as an MLA from the T. Narasipur constituency.[9] He is also the social welfare minister under Chief Minister K. Siddaramaiah's cabinet.[10]

He represents the T. Narasipur constituency in Karnataka and serves as the cabinet minister for public works in the Karnataka government under Chief Minister K. Siddaramaiah.[11]

Mahadevappa has engaged in various initiatives aimed at infrastructure development, social welfare, and community empowerment within Karnataka.[12]

Awards and recognition

During H. C. Mahadevappa's tenure as Minister of the Public Works Department, the Karnataka State Highway Improvement Project (KSHIP) received the iRAP International Award for excellence in road safety initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region. The award was presented by the Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF) in association with the World Bank (WB).[13]

Works

Mahadevappa contributed to infrastructure development in Karnataka through the following projects: Madhava Mantri Dam, Bengaluru-Mysuru Six-Lane Highway and Dharwad High Court and many more.[14]

External links

• Karnataka Legislative Assembly

References

1. "4ನೇ ಬಾರಿ ಸಚಿವ ಸ್ಥಾನ ಪಡೆದ ಸಿದ್ದರಾಮಯ್ಯ ಆಪ್ತ ಮಹದೇವಪ್ಪ ಪ್ರೊಫೈಲ್". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 2 January 2025.
2. "Karnataka govt committed to address demands of Marati community: Welfare minister H C Mahadevappa". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
3. "H C MAHADEVAPPA (Winner) T. NARASIPUR (MYSORE)". myneta.info. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
4. Bureau, The Hindu (21 August 2024). "Minister Mahadevappa hits out at Opposition, defends Chief Minister Siddaramaiah". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 January 2025. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
5. Administrator. "H C Mahadevappa: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Caste, Net Worth & More - Oneindia". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
6. "T Narasipura Election Result 2023 LIVE: T Narasipura MLA Election Result & Vote Share - Oneindia". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
7. Live, A. B. P. (13 May 2023). "T.narasipur Election Result 2023 Live: Inc Candidate Dr. H C Mahadevappa Wins From T.narasipur". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
8. Administrator. "H C Mahadevappa: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Caste, Net Worth & More - Oneindia". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
9. "Dr H C Mahadevappa in Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023". News18. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
10. Service, Express News (20 June 2024). "Every hobli to get residential school, says CM Siddaramaiah". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
11. News, India TV. "Dr H C Mahadevappa Profile, News, Photos & Political Career - Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023". India TV News. Retrieved 2 January 2025. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
12. themysore.news (9 September 2024). "Dr. H. C. Mahadevappa on Karnataka Development: A Call for Action". The Mysore.News. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
13. "iRAP Awards for Excellence". iRAP. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
14. Bureau, The Hindu (10 March 2024). "Mahadevappa seeks to set the record straight on contribution of UPA-2 to State's road infrastructure". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 January 2025. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)