Manje Gowda
Dr. Manje Gowda | |
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| Born | 27 November 1953 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Indian Institute of Science |
| Occupation | Educationist |
| Organization | Vidya Soudha Group of Institutions |
Manje Gowda is an Indian educationist and philanthropist based in Bangalore, India. He is the co-founder and chairman[1][2] of Vidya Soudha Group of Institutions[2] and Managing Trustee of Sri Manjunatha Seva Trust[3] which runs educational institutions in Bangalore, Hassan and Mysore districts in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.
Early life and education[edit]
Gowda was born in Ankanahally village near Gorur in Hassan, Karnataka. He is married to H. S. Sudha, daughter of former minister H. C. Srikantaiah, and they have two sons. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering from Malnad College of Engineering, a Masters Degree in Engineering from Indian Institute of Science and an MBA from Bangalore University. He later went on to complete PhD from Indian Institute of Science at the Faculty of Engineering.[4] He served in Government of Karnataka starting his career in Karnataka Public Works Department and went on to become the General Manager of Karnataka State Financial Corporation until his retirement in 2014.[citation needed]
Social activities[edit]
Gowda is currently involved in several activities in promoting education, sports and business. Apart from serving as chairman of Vidya Soudha Group Of Institutions he is currently serving as the Vice-President[5] of Karnataka Olympic Association, President of Karnataka Amateur Boxing Association[6] and Zonal Secretary[7] of Boxing Federation of India. He had previously served as President,[8] Bengaluru Management Association (BMA), Chairman [9] of Export Promotion Council For EOUs & SEZs (EPCES), Regional Governing Council, Cochin and Director on the board of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB).
References[edit]
- ^ "Chairman's Desk - Institutes in Bangalore and Hassan". Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Fun meets Learning at Vidya Soudha Public School". The New Indian Express. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Trustees - Vidya Soudha Group of Institutions". Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Indian Institute of Science". Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ "KOA set to revive State Oly Games". Deccan Herald. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "Karnataka Olympic Association official website". karnatakaolympicassociation.com. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ Bureau, EastMojo News (5 February 2021). "Nagaland's Imtisunep AO now Zonal Joint Secretary of Boxing Federation of India". EastMojo. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "BMA-Bangalore". www.bmabangalore.com. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Interactive Session on EOUs & SEZ".