H. C. Mahadevappa

Dr. H. C. Mahadevappa is an Indian politician from Karnataka. He is currently serving as Cabinet Minister in Government of Karnataka & member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing T. Narasipur constituency.

Life and education Mahadevappa was born on April 20, 1953, in Hadinaru village, Nanjangud taluk, Mysore, Karnataka, to Chikmadaiah and Mahadevamma. He earned a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from JJM Medical College, Davanagere, in 1999. Mahadevappa is married to Vinoda Mahadevappa and has three children: Sunil, Anitha, and Anil Bose.

Political career Mahadevappa began his political career with the Janata Party, later joining the Janata Dal and subsequently the Janata Dal (Secular). In 1985, he won from the T. Narasipur constituency.

From 1994 to 1999, he served as the Health and Family Welfare Minister in the governments led by H. D. Deve Gowda and J. H. Patel.

During the 2004 Congress-JD(S) coalition government, Mahadevappa held the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj portfolio.

In 2008, he joined the Indian National Congress (INC).

From 2008 to 2018, Mahadevappa represented the T. Narasipur constituency and served as the public works minister in Siddaramaiah’s government from 2013 to 2018.

In 2023, he was appointed an MLA from the T. Narasipur constituency. He is also the social welfare minister under Chief Minister K. Siddaramaiah's cabinet.

He represents the T. Narasipur constituency in Karnataka and serves as the cabinet minister for public works in the Karnataka government under Chief Minister K. Siddaramaiah.

Mahadevappa has engaged in various initiatives aimed at infrastructure development, social welfare, and community empowerment within Karnataka.

Awards and recognition During H. C. Mahadevappa's tenure as Minister of the Public Works Department, the Karnataka State Highway Improvement Project (KSHIP) received the iRAP International Award for excellence in road safety initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region. The award was presented by the Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF) in association with the World Bank (WB).

Works Mahadevappa contributed to infrastructure development in Karnataka through the following projects: Dharwad High Court.