G. S. Paramashivaiah
G. S. Paramashivaiah (Kannada:ಜಿ.ಎಸ್. ಪರಮಶಿವಯ್ಯ)(born: 2 February 1919, at Gubbi, Tumkur District) was an irrigation expert and Chief Engineer from the state of Karnataka, India.[2] He worked in various capacities in the Public Works and Irrigation departments of Karnataka state and retired as a Chief Engineer of the Irrigation Department. He also headed State technical advisory committee on Irrigation.[3]
G. S. Paramashivaiah | |
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| Irrigation Expert and Retired Chief Engineer, PWD and Ministry of Water Resources, Government of Karnataka[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 January 1919 Gubbi, Tumkur District, India |
| Died | 11 March 2014 (aged 95) Tumkur |
| Spouse | Muktamba |
| Relations | Prof. G. S. Chandrasekhar (Brother) Dr. G. S. Kumaraswamy (Brother) G.S. Shivappa |
| Children | G.S.Ohileshwar G.S.Gnaneshwar G.S.Vishweshwar G.S.Deviyani G.S.Girija |
| Alma mater | University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering |
Paramashivaiah was behind the detailed planning, design and lobbying for the implementation of many irrigation projects including the much debated project of diversion of many west flowing rivers of Karnataka including Netravati River to irrigate the state's parched and semi arid eastern and central parts. He died on 11 March 2014 after a brief illness.[1][4][5][6][7]
References edit
- ^ a b "Paramashivaiah inspired many irrigation projects". The Hindu. 12 March 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- ^ This Dreamer Belongs to the Ages Now Archived 2014-09-27 at archive.today
- ^ G.S. Paramashivaiah passes away
- ^ Divert Nethravathi, feed Karnataka
- ^ Man behind Netravati River Diversion Project no more
- ^ Yettinahole project launched amid protests
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