K. Nagappa Alva
K. Nagappa Alva | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament | |
| Constituency | Rajya Sabha, Mysore State |
| Member of the Mysore Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1957–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Bantwal Vaikunta Baliga |
| Succeeded by | Seat does not exist |
| Constituency | Panemangalore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 August 1908 Kodman, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Political party |  Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Kalyani Alva |
| Children | 4, including Jeevaraj Alva |
| Parent | K. Devalva (father) |
| Residence | Kodman |
| Source | Parliament of India |
Kodman Nagappa Alva was an Indian politician who served as Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha and as Minister of Health in the State Government of Karnataka,[1] then known as Mysore State.[2][3]
Positions held[edit]
| # | From | To | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1957 | 1962 | MLA (1st term) - Mysore Legislative Assembly |
| 2 | 1962 | 1967 | MLA (2st term) - Mysore Legislative Assembly
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| 3 | 1970 | 1976 | MP (1st term) - Rajya Sabha |
Early life and education[edit]
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Born in Tulu Speaking Bunt family of landlords, Alva was a medical practitioner who earned the degree M. B. B. S. prior to entering politics.[4]
Political career[edit]
His political career began when he was elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in 1957[4] representing the Suratkal constituency. In 1962 he was reelected to Karnataka Legislative Assembly and, during this tenure, he served as Minister of Health in the State Government of Mysore (now known as Karnataka).[4] In 1970 he was elected to Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India's Parliament (The Sansad) and served a full term of six years until 1976.[5]
Personal life[edit]
His son, Jeevaraj Alva too served as member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Minister in Ramakrishna Hegde administration. He was married to Kalyani Alva and had four children (three sons and a daughter).
Awards and recognition[edit]
The life of Dr. K. Nagappa Alva was released as biography.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Healthcare Facilities in Mysore, Famous Hospitals in Mysore". www.mysurulive.in. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Member_Biographical_Book.pdf" (PDF).
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Assembly, Mysore (India : State) Legislature Legislative (1966). Debates (in Kannada).
- ^ a b c "Buntara Yane Nadavara Mathr Sangha (R)". www.buntsmathrsangha.net. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ "List of Former Members of Rajya Sabha (Term Wise)". rajyasabha.nic.in. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ "Dr V S Acharya releases Dr. K. Nagappa Alva's biography". www.mangaloretoday.com. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- Daiji World Media, "Mangalore: Book to Commemorate Parliamentarian Dr Alva’s Birth Centenary Released", August 18, 2010.
- Mangalorean.com, "M'Lore Book On Legislators Released", August 18, 2010.
- The Hindu, "Rich Tribute Paid to Former Minister Nagappa Alva ", August 18, 2010.