THARADEVI, KUMARI D.K., B.A., [Congress (I)—Karnataka, Chikmagalur, 1984]  d. of Shri D. S. Krishnappa Gowda; b. at Mudigere Post, Chikamagalur District, December 26, 1953; Unmarried; Agriculturist; Political and Social Worker; Chairman, Family and Child Welfare Project, Mudigere 1973-75; President, (i) Township Municipal Council, Mudigere, 1974-76, (ii) Taluka Development Board, Mudigere Taluk, 1978-81; Founder President, Mahila Kaigarika Sahakara Sanga, Mudigere Taluk; Member of various Committees of Government; Member, Karnataka Legislative Council, 1981-85; Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances; Member, Delegation to the ’40th Anniversary of Victory—USSR’ 5 in 1985.

Social activities:  Working for (i) upliftment of Women and (ii) Child Welfare; Encourage starting of Mahila Mandals in rural areas; conducted health and family planning camps in rural areas through youth clubs and Mahila Mandate; Involved in the programme of betterment of Tribals and Scheduled Castes.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Gardening, Music and Reading.

Travels abroad:  USSR and Sri Lanka.

Permanent address:  Mudigere Post, Chikmagalur District, Karnataka.