R. V. Deshpande
Raghunath Vishwanath Deshpande | |
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Minister of Revenue Government of Karnataka | |
In office 8 June 2018 – 23 July 2019 | |
Chief Minister | H. D. Kumaraswamy |
Preceded by | Kagodu Thimmappa |
Succeeded by | R. Ashoka |
Constituency | Haliyal |
Minister of Industries | |
Succeeded by | K. J. George term_start2 2013 term_end1= 2018 |
Member of 15th Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 19 May 2018 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Haliyal, Bombay Presidency, British India | 16 March 1947
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President - 2008 -2010
Raghunath Vishwanath Deshpande (born 16 March 1947) is an Indian politician who was the Minister of state for Revenue Department of Karnataka 8 June 2018 to 23 July 2019. Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Haliyal constituency and He was the Minister for Medium & Heavy Industries in the cabinets headed by Siddaramaiah as well as S. M. Krishna.[1][2]
Political career[]
Raghunath holds B.A and L.L.B degrees.[3] He began his political career as the President of the Karnataka State Co-operative Agriculture & Rural Development Bank.
An eight-term MLA,[4] Deshpande started his political career in the Janata Parivar before joining the Indian National Congress in 1999.[5] He served as Industries minister for 13 years between 1994 and 2004 and 2015 to 2018.[6][7]
Achievements[]
During his tenure as a Minister for Medium and Heavy Industries, he is known for industrial development of Karnataka. And during his stint in Higher Education and Tourism ministry, Deshpande had taken several initiatives for the development of education and tourism in Karnataka. A new draft called the Tourism Trade Facilitation Act was prepared to ensure the safety of tourists coming to the state.[8][9]
References[]
- ^ "Karnataka Assembly elections: Many Congress ministers trail in Karnataka; Vinay Kulkarni loses | Bengaluru News". Times of India. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- ^ Celebrity Photo Gallery, Celebrity Wallpapers, Celebrity Videos, Bio, News, Songs, Movies. In.com. Retrieved on 2015-12-20.
- ^ "Shri R. V. Deshpande | Ministry of External Affairs | Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2017 | Redefining Engagement with Overseas Indians | Government of India". Pbdindia.gov.in. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- ^ "Karnataka Election Results 2018: Congress' RV Deshpande recommended to be pro tem Speaker, says report". Firstpost. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- ^ http://www.karnataka.gov.in/tourism/Pages/Minister’s-Profile.aspx
- ^ R.V. Deshpande Is The New Higher Education Minister. AMUCT. Retrieved on 2015-12-20.
- ^ "Shri R. V. Deshpande". Pravasi Bharat Divas. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- ^ Mohandas Pai to head Vision Group, boost tourism in state: Minister Deshpande | Deccan Chronicle. Archives.deccanchronicle.com (2013-09-04). Retrieved on 2015-12-20.
- ^ Why did Hegde go to Delhi, asks Patel
External links[]
- People from Uttara Kannada
- 1947 births
- Living people
- Indian National Congress politicians from Karnataka
- Karnataka MLAs 2018–2023
- Lok Shakti politicians