Appannagouda Patil was a freedom fighter[1] and prominent leader in the co-operative movement of Karnataka.[2]
Notable works edit
He was the reason behind establishment of The Hukeri Rural Electric Cooperative Society which came into existence on 31 July 1969.[3]
Recognition edit
His chair has been set up at Rani Channamma University, Belagavi in tribute to his contributions to the co-operative movement.[2]
The Hukkeri Rural Electric Co-Operative Society which is India's first electric co-operative society runs a unit under his name that is involved in manufacturing of cement poles as an alternative to iron poles.[4][5]
References edit
- ^ Patil, Shankaragouda Hanamantagouda (2002). Community Dominance and Political Modernisation: The Lingayats. Mittal Publications. ISBN 9788170998679. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ a b Staff Correspondent (30 October 2011). "Chair to be set up at varsity". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/224321521. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Southern Economist. Mrs. Susheela Subrahmanya. 2003.
- ^ Panda, Haribandhu (2007). Governance of Rural Electricity Systems in India. Academic Foundation. ISBN 978-81-7188-603-6.