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{{Short description|Indian politician}}
{{Short description|Indian politician}}
{{BLP sources|date=June 2023}}
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'''Krishna Byre Gowda''' (born 4 April 1973) is an Indian politician from [[Karnataka]]. He is currently serving as Minister of Revenue in [[Government of Karnataka]] and as a member of [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]] representing [[Byatarayanapura Assembly constituency|Byatarayanapura]].


==In Government of Karnataka==
He served as the Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Law & Parliamentary Affairs from 2018 to 2019 in the cabinet of [[H D Kumaraswamy]]. He was the Minister of Agriculture in the [[First Siddaramaiah ministry|Cabinet of Siddaramaiah]] from May 2013 – 2018.


He is the Member of the Legislative Assembly from the [[Byatarayanapura]] Constituency since June 2008, he has served five times as an M.L.A. of Karnataka state, twice from [[Vemgal (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Vemgal]] in Kolar district from 2003 to 2007, and thrice from the [[Byatarayanapura (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Byatarayanapura]] Constituency in Bengaluru.

'''Krishna Byre Gowda''' (born 4 April 1973) is an Indian politician who served as the Minister of [[Rural Development]], [[Law]] and [[Parliamentary Affairs]] in the cabinet of [[H D Kumaraswamy]]. He was the Minister of Agriculture in the Cabinet of Siddaramaiah from May 2013-2018. A Member of the Legislative Assembly from the [[Byatarayanapura]] Constituency since June 2008, he has served five times as an M.L.A. of Karnataka state, twice from [[Vemgal (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Vemgal]] in Kolar district from 2003 to 2007, and thrice from the [[Byatarayanapura (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Byatarayanapura]] Constituency in Bengaluru.

Krishna served as the President of Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress between 2007 and 2011, and currently holds the office of General Secretary of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, since 2012.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Krishna Byre Gowda was born in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], to [[C Byre Gowda]] and Savithramma. His father C. Byre Gowda was a senior legislator and Cabinet Minister of Karnataka State, having served as an M.L.A. for five consecutive terms. He served as the Minister Of Agriculture from 1996 to 1999 in the Cabinet of the then Chief Minister of Karnataka J.H Patel.<ref>{{Cite web |title=C. Byre Gowda - JDU Karnataka |url=http://jdukarnataka.co.in//member/c-byre-gowda/,%20https://jdukarnataka.co.in/member/c-byre-gowda/ |access-date=2022-10-28 |language=en-US}}</ref> Krishna Byre Gowda graduated with a bachelor's degree in [[Business Management]] from Christ College, now known as [[Christ University]] in Bangalore in 1994.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=gomes |first=suruchi Kapur |date=2017-04-12 |title=Method to the Millet |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/viral-and-trending/120417/method-to-the-millet.html |access-date=2022-10-28 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> He then graduated with a master's degree (M.A.) in International Affairs from the [[School of International Service]], at [[American University]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] in 1999. Before earning his M.A. degree, he was a project associate at the Ethiopian Embassy in Washington. He then worked as an agriculturalist at his family-owned farm in the Kolar district between 2000 and 2002.
Krishna Byre Gowda was born in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], to [[C Byre Gowda]] and Savithramma. His father C. Byre Gowda was a senior legislator and Cabinet Minister of Karnataka State, having served as an M.L.A. for five consecutive terms. He served as the Minister Of Agriculture from 1996 to 1999 in the Cabinet of the then Chief Minister of Karnataka [[J. H. Patel|J.H Patel]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=C. Byre Gowda - JDU Karnataka |url=http://jdukarnataka.co.in//member/c-byre-gowda/,%20https://jdukarnataka.co.in/member/c-byre-gowda/ |access-date=2022-10-28 |language=en-US}}</ref> Krishna Byre Gowda studied in Narsapura Government Primary School and then completed his SSLC in Satya Sai School Muddenalli. After completing his PU in National College Basavanagudi, he went on to graduate with a bachelor's degree in [[Business Management]] from Christ College, now known as [[Christ University]] in Bangalore in 1994.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=gomes |first=suruchi Kapur |date=2017-04-12 |title=Method to the Millet |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/viral-and-trending/120417/method-to-the-millet.html |access-date=2022-10-28 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> He then graduated with a master's degree (M.A.) in International Affairs from the [[School of International Service]], at [[American University]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] in 1999. Before earning his M.A. degree, he was a project associate at the [[Embassy of Ethiopia, Washington, D.C.|Ethiopian Embassy in Washington]]. He then worked as an agriculturalist at his family-owned farm in the Kolar district between 2000 and 2002.


==Career==
==Career==
{{BLP unreferenced section|date=April 2023}}
Krishna Byre Gowda worked as a project associate at [[Development Alternatives Incorporated|Development Alternatives Inc]]., in [[Washington, D.C.]]
Krishna Byre Gowda worked as a project associate at [[Development Alternatives Incorporated|Development Alternatives Inc]]., in [[Washington, D.C.]]


As a project associate at DAI, Krishna Byre Gowda worked on several projects to do with development issues and ways to solve them.
DAI's mission is to make a difference in the world by helping societies and economies become more prosperous, fairer and more just, safer, more stable, more efficient, and better governed.

As a project associate at DAI, Krishna worked on several projects to do with development issues and ways to solve them.


==Political career==
==Political career==


He began his political career in 2003, when his father and [[All India Progressive Janata Dal]] leader, C. Byre Gowda passed away.<ref name=":1" /> In October 2003, Krishna contested and won the by-election to fill his late father's legislative assembly seat from [[Vemgal (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Vemgal]], [[Kolar District]], to become one of the youngest members of the [[Karnataka legislature]].<ref>Bypoll Winners Rode High on Sympathy Wave: http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2003100307160400.htm&date=2003/10/03/&prd=th& {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090425082654/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2003100307160400.htm&date=2003%2F10%2F03%2F&prd=th& |date=25 April 2009 }}</ref>In April 2004, Krishna Byre Gowda left the [[All India Progressive Janata Dal]] political party to join the Indian National Congress and won from [[Vemgal (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Vemgal]], Karnataka legislative assembly seat.<ref>{{cite news | title=Congress in Consolidation Mode in Kolar | url=https://www.thehindu.com/2004/04/17/stories/2004041701540400.htm | date=17 April 2004 | first1=S. | last1=Rajendran | first2=T.S. | last2=Ranganna | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | accessdate=18 October 2018 }}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>Krishna Byre Gowda became president of the Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee in November 2007.<ref>Krishna Byre Gowda is Youth Congress President: http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/16/stories/2007111664600400.htm</ref>
He began his political career in 2003, when his father and [[All India Progressive Janata Dal]] leader, C. Byre Gowda passed away.<ref name=":1" /> In October 2003, Krishna Byre Gowda contested and won the by-election to fill his late father's legislative assembly seat from [[Vemgal (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Vemgal]], [[Kolar District]], to become one of the youngest members of the [[Karnataka legislature]].<ref>Bypoll Winners Rode High on Sympathy Wave: http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2003100307160400.htm&date=2003/10/03/&prd=th& {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090425082654/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2003100307160400.htm&date=2003%2F10%2F03%2F&prd=th& |date=25 April 2009 }}</ref> In April 2004, Krishna Byre Gowda left the [[All India Progressive Janata Dal]] political party to join the Indian National Congress and won from [[Vemgal (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Vemgal]], Karnataka legislative assembly seat.<ref>{{cite news | title=Congress in Consolidation Mode in Kolar | url=https://www.thehindu.com/2004/04/17/stories/2004041701540400.htm | date=17 April 2004 | first1=S. | last1=Rajendran | first2=T.S. | last2=Ranganna | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | accessdate=18 October 2018 }}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Krishna Byre Gowda became president of the Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee in November 2007.<ref>Krishna Byre Gowda is Youth Congress President: http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/16/stories/2007111664600400.htm</ref>


In 2008 Krishna Byre Gowda chose to compete for the urban Byatarayanapura constituency in Bangalore and won the election with 43 percent of the votes, defeating A. Ravi of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] with a margin of 9,352 votes.<ref>Karnataka Elections: http://www.karnatakaelections.in/#</ref>Since then Krishna has focused on addressing problems unique to urban residents like bad roads, traffic congestion, drainage problems and uncleared garbage. He has also undertaken various infrastructural development works in Byatarayanapura like developing parks, playgrounds, open gyms and welfare centres through the help of the residents. He has also taken up various initiatives like the construction of auditoriums, toilets, dining halls and additional classrooms in Byatarayanapura government schools with C.S.R assistance from R.V Trust. <ref name=":0">Overwhelming response for Janaspandana: http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Dec72008/city20081207105227.asp</ref>In an effort to provide affordable housing and title deeds, the construction of 666 houses were approved in Kuvempunagar and around 450 houses were constructed with an approximate budget of 28 crores. Under his leadership, 2200 Hakku Patra titles were provided for beneficiaries in various areas of the Byatarayanapura constituency and 3000 Hakku Patras are in the process to be delivered.
In 2008 Krishna Byre Gowda chose to compete for the urban Byatarayanapura constituency in Bangalore and won the election with 43 percent of the votes, defeating A. Ravi of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] with a margin of 9,352 votes.<ref>Karnataka Elections: http://www.karnatakaelections.in/# {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191123230302/http://karnatakaelections.in/ |date=23 November 2019 }}</ref> Since then Krishna Byre Gowda has focused on addressing problems unique to urban residents like bad roads, traffic congestion, drainage problems and uncleared garbage. He has also undertaken various infrastructural development works in Byatarayanapura like developing parks, playgrounds, open gyms and welfare centres through the help of the residents. He has also taken up various initiatives like the construction of auditoriums, toilets, dining halls and additional classrooms in Byatarayanapura government schools with C.S.R assistance from R.V Trust.<ref name=":0">Overwhelming response for Janaspandana: http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Dec72008/city20081207105227.asp</ref> In an effort to provide affordable housing and title deeds, the construction of 666 houses were approved in Kuvempunagar and around 450 houses were constructed with an approximate budget of 28 crores. Under his leadership, 2200 Hakku Patra titles were provided for beneficiaries in various areas of the Byatarayanapura constituency and 3000 Hakku Patras are in the process to be delivered.


[[File:The Agriculture Minister of Karnataka, Shri Krishna Byre Gowda calling on the Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Ananthkumar, in New Delhi on June 12, 2014.jpg|thumb|Minister of Agriculture Shri Krishna Byre Gowda with Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Ananthkumar]]
Krishna lost the general election in 2009 for the [[Bangalore South (Lok Sabha constituency)]] in the [[2009 Indian general election]] to [[Ananth Kumar]] of BJP.
Krishna Byre Gowda was elected as a Minister of Agriculture in Chief Minister [[Siddaramaiah]]'s Cabinet on 18 May 2013, at the very young age of 40. During this time he came up with various initiatives to promote the native grain 'Millet' and bring it back into people's diets. Krishna Byre Gowda believed that in a water deficient state<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-11-18 |title=Drought-hit Karnataka gives demand-push to millets |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/droughthit-karnataka-gives-demandpush-to-millets/article9362219.ece |access-date=2022-10-28 |website=www.thehindubusinessline.com |language=en}}</ref> like Karnataka, this crop has a potential to go a long way as it just uses 25% of water to grow in comparison with rice. During his tenure, 20 Millet Melas at various locations across Karnataka were organized and the '1st Organic and Millet International Trade Fair'<ref>{{Cite web |last=news |date=2017-11-28 |title=Millets can fill India's nutrition gap : Agri minister Krishna Byre gowda |url=https://newskarnataka.com/karnataka/bengaluru/millets-can-fill-indias-nutrition-gap-agri-minister-krishna-byregowda/28112017 |access-date=2022-10-28 |website=News Karnataka |language=en-US}}</ref> was organized which attracted over 2 lakh visitors and generated businesses worth 110 Crores. As the Minister of Agriculture, he is also known for connecting 157 agricultural markets through the online market system "e-mandi". The "e-market" concept has now been recognized by the Centre<ref>{{Cite news |last=Aji |first=Sowmya |title=Centre to scale up Karnataka's e-Mandi model to national scale |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/centre-to-scale-up-karnatakas-e-mandi-model-to-national-scale/articleshow/47967188.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2022-10-28}}</ref> and has led to 38% increase in farmer's income. Between 2013 and 2018, 13 out of 16 lake rejuvenation projects were carried out. He introduced a 'Debt Waiver Scheme' in which debt worth 8165 Crores was waived-off benefitting nearly 22,27,506 farmers across the State.
[[File:The Agriculture Minister of Karnataka, Shri Krishna Byre Gowda calling on the Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Ananthkumar, in New Delhi on June 12, 2014.jpg|thumb|Minister of Agriculture Shri Krishna Byre Gowda with Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers , Shri Ananthkumar]]

Krishna Byre Gowda was elected as a Minister of Agriculture in Chief Minister [[Siddaramaiah]]'s Cabinet on 18 May 2013, at the very young age of 40. During this time he came up with various initiatives to promote the native grain 'Millet' and bring it back into people's diets. Krishna Byre Gowda believed that in a water deficient state<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-11-18 |title=Drought-hit Karnataka gives demand-push to millets |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/droughthit-karnataka-gives-demandpush-to-millets/article9362219.ece |access-date=2022-10-28 |website=www.thehindubusinessline.com |language=en}}</ref> like ours, this crop has a potential to go a long way as it just uses 25% of water to grow in comparison with rice. During his tenure, 20 Millet Melas at various locations across Karnataka were organized and the '1st Organic and Millet International Trade Fair'<ref>{{Cite web |last=news |date=2017-11-28 |title=Millets can fill India's nutrition gap : Agri minister Krishna Byregowda |url=https://newskarnataka.com/karnataka/bengaluru/millets-can-fill-indias-nutrition-gap-agri-minister-krishna-byregowda/28112017 |access-date=2022-10-28 |website=News Karnataka |language=en-US}}</ref> was organized which attracted over 2 lakh visitors and generated businesses worth 110 Crores. As the Minister of Agriculture, he is also known for connecting 157 agricultural markets through the online market system "e-mandi". The "e-market" concept has now been recognized by the Centre<ref>{{Cite news |last=Aji |first=Sowmya |title=Centre to scale up Karnataka's e-Mandi model to national scale |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/centre-to-scale-up-karnatakas-e-mandi-model-to-national-scale/articleshow/47967188.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2022-10-28}}</ref> and has led to 38% increase in farmer's income. Between 2013-18, 13 out of 16 lake rejuvenation projects were carried out. He introduced a 'Debt Waiver Scheme' in which debt worth 8165 Crores was waived-off benefitting nearly 22,27,506 farmers across the State.
He also introduced Krushi Bhagya to provide farmers with farm ponds locally known as '''"Krishi Hondas"''' not only to protect crops during severe droughts but also to ensure a good yield. This had resulted in over 20% higher yield in the crops and also protected the crops in the times of famine and drought.


He also served as the Minister for Rural Development, Law and Parliament Affairs in the cabinet of [[H. D. Kumaraswamy]] between 2018 and 2019.
He also served as the Minister for Rural Development, Law and Parliament Affairs in the cabinet of [[H. D. Kumaraswamy]] between 2018 and 2019.

Under his initiative Jalamrutha program was initiated to construct 2 Lakh public water harvesting structures along with rejuvenation of over 20000 water bodies across Karnataka.

Under his initiative, he also launched Swachameva Jayathe Campaign towards segregation of waste across 1000 Gram Panchayaths in Karnataka.

Krishna Byre Gowda served as the President of Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress between 2007 and 2011, and as General Secretary of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee between 2012 & 2014.


==Personal life ==
==Personal life ==
Krishna Byre Gowda is married to Meenakshi Seshadri, an IT Professional.<ref name=":1" /> A certified scuba diver, Krishna Byre Gowda also has a passion for trekking and hiking.<ref name=":1" /> He enjoys reading and is a fitness enthusiast. He is interested in future foods and enjoys sustainable farming at his ancestral farm. Krishna Byre Gowda believes travel expands the mind and cherishes family time.
Krishna Byre Gowda is married to Meenakshi Seshadri, an IT Professional.<ref name=":1" />


==Positions held==
==Positions held==
{| class="wikitable"
* Cabinet Minister for Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka, May 2018 - 2019
|+
* Cabinet Minister for Agriculture, Government of Karnataka, May 2013 - 2018
!Position
* President, Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress, 2007-March 2011
!Term
* Member of the Legislative Assembly Byatarayanapura, Bangalore, 2008-Current
|-
* Member of the Legislative Assembly, [[Vemgal (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Vemgal]], Kolar District, Karnataka, 2003–2004, 2004–2007
|Cabinet Minister for Revenue excluding MUZRAI<br />[[Government of Karnataka]]
* President, Karnataka Youth Congress Committee. (2007-2011)
|27 May 2023 - '''Present'''
* Project Associate, Development Alternatives Inc. Washington, D.C., 2003
|-
* Operated self-owned agricultural farm in Bangalore, 2000–02
|Chairperson of Public Accounts Committee, [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]]
* Project Associate, Ethiopian Embassy, Washington, D.C., 1998–99
|2022 - 2023
|-
|Cabinet Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj<br />[[Government of Karnataka]]
|May 2018 - 2019
|-
|Cabinet Minister for Agriculture<br />[[Government of Karnataka]]
|May 2013 - 2018
|-
|President, Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress
|2007-March 2011
|-
|Member of [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]] representing [[Byatarayanapura Assembly constituency|Byatarayanapura]]
|2008 - '''Present'''
|-
|Member of [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]] representing [[Vemgal (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Vemgal]]
|2003–2007
|-
|Project Associate, Development Alternatives Inc. Washington, D.C.
|2003
|-
|Took care of Ancestral Farming lands
|2000-2002
|-
|Project Associate, Ethiopian Embassy, Washington, D.C.
|1998–99
|-
|}


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Karnataka MLAs 2023–2028]]
[[Category:Christ University alumni]]
[[Category:Christ University alumni]]

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Krishna Byre Gowda
Cabinet Minister, Government of Karnataka
Incumbent
Assumed office
27 May 2023
GovernorThawarchand Gehlot
CabinetSecond Siddaramaiah ministry
Chief MinisterSiddaramaiah
Ministry and DepartmentsRevenue (excluding MUZRAI)
In office
2018 – 23 July 2019
GovernorVajubhai Vala
CabinetSecond Kumaraswamy ministry
Chief MinisterH. D. Kumaraswamy
Ministry and Departments
  • Rural Development
  • Panchayati Raj
Preceded byH. K. Patil
Succeeded byK. S. Eshwarappa
In office
2013–2018
GovernorVajubhai Vala
CabinetFirst Siddaramaiah ministry
Chief MinisterSiddaramaiah
Ministry and DepartmentsAgriculture
Preceded byUmesh Katti
Succeeded byN. H. Shivashankara Reddy
Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office
2008
Preceded byconstituency did not exist
ConstituencyByatarayanapura
In office
2003–2008
Preceded byC Byre Gowda
Succeeded byconstituency abolished
ConstituencyVemagal
Chairperson of Public Accounts Committee, Karnataka Legislature
In office
2022–2023
Personal details
Born
Krishna Byre Gowda

(1973-04-04) 4 April 1973 (age 51)
Political partyIndian National Congress
ParentC Byre Gowda

Krishna Byre Gowda (born 4 April 1973) is an Indian politician from Karnataka. He is currently serving as Minister of Revenue in Government of Karnataka and as a member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing Byatarayanapura.

In Government of Karnataka

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He served as the Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Law & Parliamentary Affairs from 2018 to 2019 in the cabinet of H D Kumaraswamy. He was the Minister of Agriculture in the Cabinet of Siddaramaiah from May 2013 – 2018.

He is the Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Byatarayanapura Constituency since June 2008, he has served five times as an M.L.A. of Karnataka state, twice from Vemgal in Kolar district from 2003 to 2007, and thrice from the Byatarayanapura Constituency in Bengaluru.

Early life

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Krishna Byre Gowda was born in Bangalore, Karnataka, to C Byre Gowda and Savithramma. His father C. Byre Gowda was a senior legislator and Cabinet Minister of Karnataka State, having served as an M.L.A. for five consecutive terms. He served as the Minister Of Agriculture from 1996 to 1999 in the Cabinet of the then Chief Minister of Karnataka J.H Patel.[1] Krishna Byre Gowda studied in Narsapura Government Primary School and then completed his SSLC in Satya Sai School Muddenalli. After completing his PU in National College Basavanagudi, he went on to graduate with a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Christ College, now known as Christ University in Bangalore in 1994.[2][3] He then graduated with a master's degree (M.A.) in International Affairs from the School of International Service, at American University in Washington, D.C. in 1999. Before earning his M.A. degree, he was a project associate at the Ethiopian Embassy in Washington. He then worked as an agriculturalist at his family-owned farm in the Kolar district between 2000 and 2002.

Career

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Krishna Byre Gowda worked as a project associate at Development Alternatives Inc., in Washington, D.C.

As a project associate at DAI, Krishna Byre Gowda worked on several projects to do with development issues and ways to solve them.

Political career

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He began his political career in 2003, when his father and All India Progressive Janata Dal leader, C. Byre Gowda passed away.[3] In October 2003, Krishna Byre Gowda contested and won the by-election to fill his late father's legislative assembly seat from Vemgal, Kolar District, to become one of the youngest members of the Karnataka legislature.[4] In April 2004, Krishna Byre Gowda left the All India Progressive Janata Dal political party to join the Indian National Congress and won from Vemgal, Karnataka legislative assembly seat.[5] Krishna Byre Gowda became president of the Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee in November 2007.[6]

In 2008 Krishna Byre Gowda chose to compete for the urban Byatarayanapura constituency in Bangalore and won the election with 43 percent of the votes, defeating A. Ravi of the Bharatiya Janata Party with a margin of 9,352 votes.[7] Since then Krishna Byre Gowda has focused on addressing problems unique to urban residents like bad roads, traffic congestion, drainage problems and uncleared garbage. He has also undertaken various infrastructural development works in Byatarayanapura like developing parks, playgrounds, open gyms and welfare centres through the help of the residents. He has also taken up various initiatives like the construction of auditoriums, toilets, dining halls and additional classrooms in Byatarayanapura government schools with C.S.R assistance from R.V Trust.[2] In an effort to provide affordable housing and title deeds, the construction of 666 houses were approved in Kuvempunagar and around 450 houses were constructed with an approximate budget of 28 crores. Under his leadership, 2200 Hakku Patra titles were provided for beneficiaries in various areas of the Byatarayanapura constituency and 3000 Hakku Patras are in the process to be delivered.

Minister of Agriculture Shri Krishna Byre Gowda with Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Ananthkumar

Krishna Byre Gowda was elected as a Minister of Agriculture in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Cabinet on 18 May 2013, at the very young age of 40. During this time he came up with various initiatives to promote the native grain 'Millet' and bring it back into people's diets. Krishna Byre Gowda believed that in a water deficient state[8] like Karnataka, this crop has a potential to go a long way as it just uses 25% of water to grow in comparison with rice. During his tenure, 20 Millet Melas at various locations across Karnataka were organized and the '1st Organic and Millet International Trade Fair'[9] was organized which attracted over 2 lakh visitors and generated businesses worth 110 Crores. As the Minister of Agriculture, he is also known for connecting 157 agricultural markets through the online market system "e-mandi". The "e-market" concept has now been recognized by the Centre[10] and has led to 38% increase in farmer's income. Between 2013 and 2018, 13 out of 16 lake rejuvenation projects were carried out. He introduced a 'Debt Waiver Scheme' in which debt worth 8165 Crores was waived-off benefitting nearly 22,27,506 farmers across the State.

He also introduced Krushi Bhagya to provide farmers with farm ponds locally known as "Krishi Hondas" not only to protect crops during severe droughts but also to ensure a good yield. This had resulted in over 20% higher yield in the crops and also protected the crops in the times of famine and drought.

He also served as the Minister for Rural Development, Law and Parliament Affairs in the cabinet of H. D. Kumaraswamy between 2018 and 2019.

Under his initiative Jalamrutha program was initiated to construct 2 Lakh public water harvesting structures along with rejuvenation of over 20000 water bodies across Karnataka.

Under his initiative, he also launched Swachameva Jayathe Campaign towards segregation of waste across 1000 Gram Panchayaths in Karnataka.

Krishna Byre Gowda served as the President of Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress between 2007 and 2011, and as General Secretary of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee between 2012 & 2014.

Personal life

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Krishna Byre Gowda is married to Meenakshi Seshadri, an IT Professional.[3]

Positions held

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Position Term
Cabinet Minister for Revenue excluding MUZRAI
Government of Karnataka 		27 May 2023 - Present
Chairperson of Public Accounts Committee, Karnataka Legislative Assembly 2022 - 2023
Cabinet Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj
Government of Karnataka 		May 2018 - 2019
Cabinet Minister for Agriculture
Government of Karnataka 		May 2013 - 2018
President, Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress 2007-March 2011
Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing Byatarayanapura 2008 - Present
Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing Vemgal 2003–2007
Project Associate, Development Alternatives Inc. Washington, D.C. 2003
Took care of Ancestral Farming lands 2000-2002
Project Associate, Ethiopian Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1998–99

References

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  1. ^ "C. Byre Gowda - JDU Karnataka". Retrieved 28 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b Overwhelming response for Janaspandana: http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Dec72008/city20081207105227.asp
  3. ^ a b c gomes, suruchi Kapur (12 April 2017). "Method to the Millet". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
  4. ^ Bypoll Winners Rode High on Sympathy Wave: http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2003100307160400.htm&date=2003/10/03/&prd=th& Archived 25 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Rajendran, S.; Ranganna, T.S. (17 April 2004). "Congress in Consolidation Mode in Kolar". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 October 2018.[dead link]
  6. ^ Krishna Byre Gowda is Youth Congress President: http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/16/stories/2007111664600400.htm
  7. ^ Karnataka Elections: http://www.karnatakaelections.in/# Archived 23 November 2019 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ "Drought-hit Karnataka gives demand-push to millets". www.thehindubusinessline.com. 18 November 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
  9. ^ news (28 November 2017). "Millets can fill India's nutrition gap : Agri minister Krishna Byre gowda". News Karnataka. Retrieved 28 October 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ Aji, Sowmya. "Centre to scale up Karnataka's e-Mandi model to national scale". The Economic Times. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
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