G. Parameshwara

G. Parameshwara
ಜಿ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ
Home Minister of Karnataka
In office
30 October 2015 – Present
Preceded by K. J. George
President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee
In office
October 2010 – Present
Preceded by R. V. Deshpande
Member of Karnataka Legislative Council
In office
1 July 2014 – Present
Constituency Tumkur
President of the Karnataka Amateur Athletics Association
Assumed office
Present
Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly
In office
2008–2013
Preceded by C. Channigappa
Succeeded by Sudhakara Lal P. R.
Constituency Koratagere
In office
1998–2008
Preceded by Gangahanumaiah
Succeeded by Anitha Kumaraswamy
Constituency Madhugiri
In office
1989–1994
Preceded by Rajavardhan
Succeeded by Gangahanumaiah
Constituency Madhugiri
Personal details
Born G. Parameshwara
(1951-08-06) August 6, 1951
Tumkur, Karnataka
Nationality  India
Political party Indian National Congress
Spouse(s) Kannika Parameshwari Parameshwar
Children Sean Parmeshwar
Residence
Alma mater

UAS

University of Adelaide
Profession Politician, Educationist, Agricultural scientist
Religion Hinduism
Website Official Website

Dr. G. Parameshwara (born 6 August 1958) is the current Home Minister of Karnataka and also the current president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee since October 2010.[1]

Early life and education

Dr. G. Parameshwara was born as 3rd child of Ex-(Member of Legislative Council) Shikshana Bhishma Dr. H M Gangadharaiah and Smt. Gangamalamma on 6 August 1953 in Gollahalli, Tumkur. He grew up in the peaceful village of Gollahalli (now Siddharthanagar) with his family.

His primary education was at Gollahalii and in Heggere, Tumkur. He would walk 4 km every day to school. He did his high school education from Siddhartha School at Golahalli, which was established by his father. He joined government PU College in Tumkur and later got a seat in B.Sc. Agricultural science, M.Sc.Agriculture in University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Bangalore. Did his Doctor of Phylosophy in Australia.

He followed his father’s footsteps and began his social work at a very early age by joining the National Cadet Corps (India). He was an excellent athlete and would participate in all the athletic and inter college events representing University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (Gandhi Krushi Vignana Kendra) and win medals every time. His University meet record in 100 meters hurdle is still unbroken.

After completing the B.Sc. In Agricultural science, he did his masters from University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (Gandhi Krushi Vignana Kendra). He was recognized by the Government of Karnataka and was provided with Scholarship for his higher studies in Australia for his Doctor of Philosophy in Plant physiology from Waite Agricultural Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide.

As the thought goes “earn while you learn” Dr. G. Parameshwara never asked money from his father for his education, he earned his living and completed his education.[2]

Political career

In 1993, Parmeshwar served as Minister for Sericulture and from 1998 to 2004 served as Minister of Higher Education. He has been elected to the Assembly four times. In 1989, 1999, and 2004 he represented Madhugiri; in 2008 he represented Koratagere. He was appointed as the President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee replacing R. V. Deshapande.[3]

Honors and memberships

References

  1. ↑ President. Karnatakapcc.com (2010-10-27). Retrieved on 2012-12-14.
  2. ↑ http://www.karnatakapcc.com/president.html
  3. ↑ Kumar, Hemanth (27 October 2010). "G Parameshwar to revive Congress fortunes in Karnataka". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
Preceded by
K. J. George		 Home Minister of Karnataka
30 Oct 2015 - Present 		Succeeded by


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