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K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

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Religion: Hinduism
Age: 69 Years
Wife: Anusuya Gowda

K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda

Bio/Wiki
Full nameKannaghatta Puttaswamy Gowda Srinivas [1]InstaFinancials
Other names• Kannaghatta Pavan [2]The Company Check
• Kannaghatta Puttaswamy Gowda Pavan [3]Zauba Corp
Profession(s)Politician, Entrepreneur, Social Activist
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 168 cm
in meters- 1.68 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 6”
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack
Politics
Political PartyIndependent
Political JourneyContested and won the 2023 Karnataka Assembly polls as an independent candidate from the Gauribidanur constituency
Personal Life
Date of BirthYear, 1954
Age (as of 2023)69 Years
BirthplaceKarnataka, India
SignatureSignature of K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda
NationalityIndian
College/UniversityGovernment Ramnarayan Chellaram College, Bangalore University, Karnataka (1973-1975)
Educational QualificationB.Com [4]MyNeta
ReligionHinduism
A snippet of K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda's Facebook post
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/SpouseAnusuya Gowda (businesswoman)
ChildrenSon(s)- 2
• K. P. Srinivas (businessman)
• K. P. Pawan (businessman)
ParentsFather- Honne Gowda (deceased)
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)Salary (as an MLA)- Rs. 2.5 lakhs + other allowances (as per the Karnataka Ministers Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill, 2022) [5]The New Indian Express
Income- Rs. 7,15,54,060 (for the financial year 2022-2023) [6]MyNeta
Assets/PropertiesMovable Assets
Cash: 21,56,302
Deposits in Banks, Financial Institutions and Non-Banking Financial Companies: Rs. 10,50,12,201

Immovable Assets
Total worth of the immovable assets: Rs. 2,21,57,82,250

Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2023. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor). [7]MyNeta
Net Worth (approx.)Rs. 1,267 crore

Note: The net worth was for the year 2023. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors). In July 2023, he was reported to be the second richest MLA in the country. [8]NDTV

K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda

Some Lesser Known Facts About K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda

  • K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda is a social worker, entrepreneur, and a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. In July 2023, Puttaswamy Gowda gained significant attention from the media when he appeared on the list of India’s richest MLAs.
  • K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda established M/S Asian Cylinders Limited in Bengaluru on 14 August 2000. However, in 2006, he renamed the company Asian Fab Tec Limited.
  • He assumed the role of director at Asian Fab Tec Limited on 20 December 2013.
  • In the same year, Asian Fab Tec Limited was praised by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd. for effectively managing the power supply during the 9th International Aerospace Exposition (Aero India 2013). Furthermore, the company was also acknowledged with a letter of appreciation for installing an 11KV feeder in Bangalore’s Kendriya Sadana.
  • He took on the role of director at Asian Power Projects Private Limited on 1 June 2016.
  • On 18 March 2017, he assumed the position of director at Ark Clean Energy Private Limited.
  • He took on the role of director at Evexia Nutritions Private Limited, Zass Rubber Products Private Limited, and Canara Pipes Private Limited on 29 March 2023.
  • In the 2023 Karnataka Assembly election, Puttaswamy Gowda emerged victorious with a lead of 37,286 votes, surpassing his closest opponent from the Indian National Congress (INC), N. H. Shivashankara Reddy.

    A photo of K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda taken while he was giving a speech during an election rally in 2023

    A photo of K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda taken while he was giving a speech during an election rally in 2023

  • K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda is engaged in social activism alongside his pursuits in politics and business. He is the founder of the KHP Foundation and also serves as its president. The foundation is dedicated to assisting the underprivileged in Karnataka. Notably, the foundation’s key focus areas include supporting youth, supplying sports equipment to aspiring athletes, and recognizing the achievements of those who excel in government exams.

    K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda in a photograph with the differently abled people

    K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda in a photograph with the differently abled people