Shamanur Shivashankarappa is an educationist, businessman, philanthropist and politician of the Indian National Congress party. He has served the community for more than 6 decades and has actively participated in politics for more than 3 decades.
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Shamanur Shivashankarappa was born on Monday, 16 June 1930 (age 93 years; in 2023) in Davanagere, Karnataka, India (then – Davanagere, Kingdom of Mysore, British India). His zodiac sign is Gemini. He studied up to 10th standard at Government High School, Davangere in 1949, and completed his 12th standard at DRM Science College, Davangere in 1951. After completing his schooling, he ventured into education and politics.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa is 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 Hindu family of the Veerashaiva-Lingayat caste.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Shamanur Kallappa, and his mother’s name is Savitamma.
Wife & Children
His wife’s name is SS Parvatamma. He has three sons named SS Mallikarjun, SS Bakkesh, and SS Ganesh, and four daughters. SS Mallikarjun is active in politics, while his other two sons are businessmen.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa’s deceased wife, SS Parvatamma
Shamanur Shivashankarappa’s son, SS Mallikarjun, with his family
Son of Shamanur Shivashankarappa SS Mallikarjun
Other relatives
The name of his daughter-in-law (SS Mallikarjun’s wife) is Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun. His granddaughter (SS Ganesh’s daughter) Anchal got married to Prashanth Shettar, son of former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, on 6 September 2015.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa’s grandson Anchal married Jagadish Shettar’s son Prashanth
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 over three decades since the 1980s. In 1969, he became a Municipal Councilor in Davanagere municipality. He started his political journey as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, serving from 1998 to 1999, representing the Davanagere constituency. He was later appointed as the Minister of Horticulture and Agricultural Marketing from 2013 to 2016. He was also an active member of the Legislative Assembly in Karnataka since 2004, representing the Davangere South constituency.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa and his family with Rahul Gandhi
Shamanur Shivashankarappa is campaigning during the 2023 Karnataka elections
Shamanur Shivashankarappa with DK Shivakumar after winning Karnataka election 2023
Education
He is the chairman of Bapuji Education Association which owns a network of over 50 educational institutions including Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology, JJM medical college, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital as well as College of Pharmacy, Law and Polytechnic.
Business
He is the owner of the Shamanur Group, a conglomerate specializing in the sugar and refining industries including Shamanur Sugars Pvt. Ltd., Duggavatti, Davangere and Indian cane power Ltd., Mudhol, Bijapur district.
Philanthropy
He established the Dr Shamanur Shivashankarappa Janakalyna Trust in 2012 by depositing Rs 5 crores. The interest from this deposit is used to provide scholarships to economically weaker students of Davangere.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa during the Dr Shamanur Shivashankarappa Janakalyna Trust award ceremony
He established the Bapuji Cooperative Bank in 1986. He established dining halls in temples, marriage halls, parks and lakes in the area to help the people. He has served as the President of Angavikalara Ashakirana Trust, Davangere, Davangere cricket club, Davangere, and Davans sports club, Davangere. During the Covid-19 shutdown, he bought 60000 doses of vaccine by paying Rs 6 crores for the underprivileged. He also spread awareness to the public to make Devangere a smart city.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa during the ceremony of Bapuji Cooperative Bank
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International in 1985
- Indira Priyadarshini Award in 1990
- Vidyashree by Citizens of Davangere in 1990
- Business excellence award by Global business forum, New Delhi in 1992
- Samajshree Award by Executive Council of Indian management, Mumbai in 1993
- International Business Acumen Award by NRI Institute, New Delhi in 1993
- Renukacharya by Rambhapuri Peeta, Balehonnur in 1994
Shamanur Shivashankarappa has been revered by religious temples
- Nitya Seva Yagnadhari ‘Silver Sword’ by Sri Shamanur Shivashankarappa Abhimani Sangha in 1995
- Dharma Chudamani by Sirigeri Mutt in 1996
- Shikshana Sudharaka by Sri Brihanmatha, Chitradurga in 1998
- Shatamanada Sresta by Sri Adinatha Pratistana, Davangere in 2000
- Vanijaya Ratha by Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hubli in 2003
- Amrutha Purusha by Abhimanigalu in 2005
- Suvarna Karnataka Best Industrialist by Govt. Karnataka in 2006
- Honorary Doctorate from Kuvempu University in 2008
- Nitya Sevayajnadhari by Shivashankarappa Abhimanigala Sangha
Car Collection
He owns a Toyota Innova Crysta and a Kia SUV.
income
His income for the financial year 2021-22 is Rs 5,81,29,107.
Assets and Real Estate
Movable Assets
- Bank Deposit: Rs. 63,96,49,482
- Motor Vehicle: Rs. 73,26,476
- Jewellery: Rs. 2,24,37,255
- Bonds, Debentures and Shares in the company: Rs 85,32,23,141
Immovable Assets
- Non Agricultural Land: Rs. 35,00,00,000
Note: The estimate of movable and immovable assets given is according to the year 2023. It does not include assets owned by the wife and her (small) dependents.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa has a diamond and gold Cartier watch
Net worth
Shivashankarappa’s net worth for the financial year 2022-23 is estimated to be Rs. 292 crores. It does not include the net worth of the wife and her dependents (minor children).
Facts/Trivia
- As of May 2023, he holds the distinction of being the longest serving member of any state legislature in India at the age of 92.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa with the former President of India, APJ Abdul Kalam
- He is the President of the 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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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
