Shamanur Shivashankarappa is an educator, businessman, philanthropist and politician of the Indian National Congress party. He has served the community for more than 60 years and actively participated in politics for more than 30 years.
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Shamanur Shivashankarappa was born on Monday, 16 June 1930 (age 93; as of 2023) in Davanagere, Karnataka, India (then British Davanagere, Kingdom of Mysore, India). His zodiac sign is Gemini. He studied in Government High School, Davangere till class 10 in 1949 and completed class 12 in DRM Science College, Davangere in 1951. After completing his studies, he became involved in education and politics.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa, in his 50s
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Weight (approximately): 70kg
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: black
family
He was born into a Hindu family of the Veerashaiva-Lingayat caste.
Parents and siblings
His father’s name was Samanur Kalapa and his mother’s name was Savitama.
wife and children
His wife’s name is SS Parvatamma. He had three sons named SS Mallikarjun, SS Bakkesh and SS Ganesh and four daughters. SS Mallikarjun was active in politics while his other two sons were businessmen.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa late wife, SS Parvatamma
Shamanur Shivashankarappa’s son SS Mallikarjun and his family
SS Mallikarjun, son of Shamanur Shivashankarappa
other relatives
The name of his daughter-in-law (wife of SS Mallikarjun) is Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun. His granddaughter (daughter of SS Ganesh) Anchal married Prashanth Shettar, son of former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, on September 6, 2015.
Anchal, granddaughter of Shamanur Shivashankarappa, married to Prashanth, son of Jagadish Shettar
address
No. 2633/1, Bakkesh, 7th Main, 2nd Croos, MCC ‘B’ Block, Davangere – 577004
Profession
politics
He served as treasurer of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) for more than three decades since the 1980s. In 1969, he became a city councilor in Davanagere. He started his political career as a member of the Lok Sabha, serving from 1998 to 1999, representing the Davanagere constituency. Later, he was appointed Minister of Horticulture and Agriculture Marketing from 2013 to 2016. He also represents Davangere South constituency and has been an active member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly since 2004.
Samanur Shivashankarappa and family with Rahul Gandhi
Shamanur Shivashankarappa campaigning during Karnataka elections 2023
Shamanur Shivashankarappa and DK Shivakumar after winning 2023 Karnataka elections
educate
He is the Chairman of Bapuji Educational Society, which has a chain of over 50 educational institutions including Bapuji College of Engineering and Technology, JJM Medical College, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital and Pharmacy Colleges, Law Colleges and Polytechnic Colleges.
Business
He is the owner of Shamanur Group, a conglomerate specializing in sugar and brewing industry, which includes Shamanur Sugars Pvt. Ltd., Duggavatti, Davangere and Indian Sugarcane Power Corporation Limited (Mudhol, Bijapur district).
charity
In 2012, he deposited Rs 5 crore and established Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa Janakalyna Trust. Interest on this deposit is used to provide scholarships to financially disadvantaged students at Davengeley.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa at his Dr Shamanur Shivashankarappa Janakalyna Trust award ceremony
In 1986, he founded the Bapuji Cooperative Bank and set up canteens in local temples, marriage halls, parks, lakes and other places to help the people. He has served as Chairman of Davangere Angavikalara Ashakirana Trust, Davangere Cricket Club and Davangere Davansi Sports Club. During the Covid-19 lockdown, he spent Rs 6 crore to purchase 60,000 doses of vaccine for vulnerable groups. He also created awareness among the public to make Devonray a smart city.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa at Bapuji Cooperative Bank event
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Named Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International in 1985
- Indira Priyadarshini Award 1990
- Vidyashree of Davangere Citizen 1990
- Business Excellence Award 1992, Global Business Forum, New Delhi
- Samajashree Award from the Council of Indian Management Executives, Bombay, 1993
- International Business Acumen Award from NRI Institute, New Delhi, 1993
- Renukacharya, Rambhapuri Peeta, Balehonnur, 1994
Shamanur Shivashankarappa honored by religious temple
- Nitya Seva Yagnadhari “Silver Sword”, created by Sri Shamanur Shivashankarappa Abhimani Sangha in 1995
- Dharma Chudamani by Sirigeri Mutt, 1996
- “Shikshana Sudharaka” shot by Sri Brihanmatha, Chitradurga in 1998
- “Shatamanada Sresta” by Sri Adinatha Pratistana, Davangere, 2000
- Vanijaya Ratha by Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hubli 2003
- Amrutha Purusha, photographed by Abhimanigalu in 2005
- Best Industrialist Award from the Government of Karnataka, Suvarna. Karnataka 2006
- Received an honorary doctorate from Kuvempur 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 property
movable property
- Bank Deposit: Rs. 63,96,49,482
- Motor Vehicles: Rs. 73,26,476
- Jewelry: Rs. 2,24,37,255
- Corporate bonds, debentures and shares: Rs 85,32,23,141
real estate
- Non-agricultural land: Rs. 35,00,00,000
Note: The movable and immovable property estimates given are based on 2023. Excludes assets owned by his wife and dependents (minors).
Shamanur Shivashankarappa owns a diamond and gold Cartier watch
net worth
Shivashankarappa’s net worth for financial year 2022-23 is estimated to be Rs. 292 crores. It does not include the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors).
Facts/Trivia
- As of May 2023, he is 92 years old, making him the oldest serving member of India’s state legislative assembly.
Shamanur Shivashankarappa and former Indian President 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 called Boregowda Bangalorige Banda in 1970.
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education