A Manju

MANJU A
Visionary, challenge-driven and professional leader. Natural and persuasive communicator recognized for keen ability to energize and inspire individuals to work toward achieving a common goal.

Qualifications:
• Elected into the Legislative Assembly as MLA in 2008 from Arkalgud Taluk (INC).
• Appointed as Director of Vokkaligahra Sangha, Vokkaligahra Sangha, Karnataka.
• Appointed as Member of Tobacco Board, Tobacco Board of India.
• Appointed as Member of OPU, Mysore.

Professional Credentials:
• Appointed as State Secretary, NSUI, 1978 -1980.
• Appointed as State General Secretary, Youth Congress, Karnataka, 1983 -1985.
• Appointed as Block Congress President, Arkalgud Taluk, 1985 -1989.
• Served as Vice President, Tobacco Board, 1991 -1993.
• Elected as General Secretary, Vokkkaligahra Sangha, 1996 -1997.
• Appointed as Chairman, VSDC, 1997 -1999.
• Elected into the Legislative Assembly as MLA from Arkalgud Taluk, Karnataka, 1999 - 2004.
• Appointed as Chairman, KIMS Hospital in 2004.
• Appointed as District Congress President, Hassan District, 2007 - 2010.
• Elected into the Legislative Assembly as MLA from Arkalgud Taluk, Karnataka, 2008 - present.
• Appointed as Member of Senate, RGUHS, Karnataka, 2011 - 2012.

Significant Achievements:
• Elected twice into the Karnataka State Legislative Assembly representing Arkalgud Taluk.
• Elected as President, PLD Bank, Arkalgud Taluk for 6 years continuously.
• Elected as Senate/Syndicate Member of Bangalore University for 15 years continuously.
• Elected as Director for the Vokkaligahra Sangha for 25 years continuously.

Education:
• Bachelor of Arts
• LLB

Language Skills:
• Kannada, Hindi, English

Family Background:
Father: Mr. Devarahatti Annegowda
Mother: Mrs. Mayamma
Wife: Mrs. Tara Manju Gowda
Son: Dr. Mantar Gowda, MBBS, MDRD & Daughter-in-law: Mrs. Divya Narain, BE, MSc.
Daughter: Dr. Laghna Gowda, BDS, MDS PEDO & Son-in-law: Dr. M N Arvind, MBBS, MDGM