G. Parameshwara

G. Parameshwara
ಜಿ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ
Home Minister of Karnataka
Assumed office
30 October 2015
Preceded by K. J. George
President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee
Assumed office
October 2010
Preceded by R. V. Deshpande
Leader of the House in Karnataka Legislative Council
Assumed office
01 July 2016
Preceded by S. R. Patil
Member of Karnataka Legislative Council
Assumed office
1 July 2014
Constituency Tumkur
Minister of Higher Education
In office
1999–2004
Minister of Sericulture
In office
1993–1994
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
Siddhartha Nagara, 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 1951) is the incumbent Home Minister of Karnataka and also the current president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee since October 2010.[1]

Early life and education

G. Parameshwara's father was a member of Karnataka Legislative Council, H. M. Gangadharaiah and mother was Gangamalamma. He grew up in Gollahalli which is now known as Siddharthanagar.

His primary education was at Gollahalii and Heggere, Tumkur. He went to Siddhartha high school at Golahalli, which was established by his father. He joined government PU College in Tumkur. After completing his pre-university education he cobtained B.Sc. in Agricultural science, M.Sc.Agriculture in University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Bangalore.

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.[2]

He joined the National Cadet Corps (India) at an early age. He was an athlete and would participate in inter college events representing Gandhi Krushi Vignana Kendra.


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; 2008 he represented Koratagere. He was appointed as the President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee replacing R. V. Deshapande.[3]

Honors and memberships

References

Preceded by
K. J. George
Home Minister of Karnataka
30 Oct 2015 - Present
Succeeded by
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