K. C. Kondaiah
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K.C. Kondaiah is an India
n politician and presently a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council
from Bellary. He is a former member of the (Lok Sabha
and Rajya Sabha
) from Karnataka.
An ardent partisan of the Nehru-Gandhi family. He paved the way and was instrumental in Sonia Gandhi
's win from Bellary Lok Sabha Constituency in 1999.
in 1996 from Bellary constituency
in 1996. In the 11th Lok Sabha (1996–97) he was a member of the Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forests, a member (Special Invitee) of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Human Resource Development, a member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Steel and Mines. He was also a member of the Coffee Board and the Z.R.U.C.C., Central and Southern Railway.
In 1998 he was re-elected to the 12th Lok Sabha
from the same constituency. In the 12th Lok Sabha (1998–99), he was a member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence, the House Committee, Lok Sabha, the Z.R.U.C.C, Central and Southern Railway, the Committee on Energy. In 1999, he became the Convener, Congress Party in Parliament (Karnataka State);
He was member of Rajya Sabha from Karnataka from January 2000 to April 2002. In June 2001 he was elected to the Karnataka Legislative Council and in June 2004 he was re-elected to the Karnataka Legislative Council.
Over the years has been instrumental in conducting various programmes aimed at rural education, healthcare and social awareness in Bellary District.
The Trust conducts regular Blood Camps, student’s education awareness programs, student career counselling, Health Camps and various other social activities
Most recently the Trust mobilised financial and other resources and effectively deployed it in the flood affected areas in Bellary District.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n politician and presently a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council
Karnataka Legislative Council
The Karanatka Legislative Council is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of Karnataka state in southern India. Karnataka is one of the six states in India, where the state legislature is bicameral, comprising two houses: the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council...
from Bellary. He is a former member of the (Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
and Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Rajya means "state," and Sabha means "assembly hall" in Sanskrit. Membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are chosen by the President of India for their expertise in specific fields of art, literature,...
) from Karnataka.
An ardent partisan of the Nehru-Gandhi family. He paved the way and was instrumental in Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi is an Italian-born Indian politician and the President of the Indian National Congress, one of the major political parties of India. She is the widow of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi...
's win from Bellary Lok Sabha Constituency in 1999.
Early life and background
Mr. Kondaiah started out as a farmer after his schooling. He was a quick learner and was instrumental in turning his family business into a profit making affair. He then in 1980 along with a group of friends started a steel company namely Bellary Steels and Alloys Limited. Started with a steel rolling mill they quickly The Steel Melt Shop was commissioned in the year 1987, with an initial capacity of 18,000 TPA. The capacity was enhanced to 50,000 TPA,in 1988. In the year 1995, the Electric Arc Furnace was replaced by a ultra high power Eccentric Bottom Tapping (EBT) furnace. The Direct Reduced Iron Plant was commissioned during the year 1992 – 93. This was the first of its kind in South India. Inspired by its successful performance BSAL embarked upon a new venture - a most modern Integrated Steel Plant with a capacity of 500000 TPA having a layout provision to expand to 2 MTPA.Political career
He was elected to the 11th Lok Sabha11th Lok Sabha
List of Members of the 11th Lok Sabha, elected during Indian general election, 1996 held during April-May 1996. The Lok Sabha is the lower house in the Parliament of India.-Important members:* Speaker:...
in 1996 from Bellary constituency
Bellary (Lok Sabha constituency)
Bellary Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 28 Lok Sabha in Karnataka state in southern India. This constituency is reserved for the candidates belonging to the Scheduled tribes.-Assembly segments:...
in 1996. In the 11th Lok Sabha (1996–97) he was a member of the Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forests, a member (Special Invitee) of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Human Resource Development, a member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Steel and Mines. He was also a member of the Coffee Board and the Z.R.U.C.C., Central and Southern Railway.
In 1998 he was re-elected to the 12th Lok Sabha
12th Lok Sabha
List of Members of the 12th Lok Sabha, after Indian general election, 1998 held during February-March 1998. The Lok Sabha is the lower house in the Parliament of India.- Important members :* Speaker:...
from the same constituency. In the 12th Lok Sabha (1998–99), he was a member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence, the House Committee, Lok Sabha, the Z.R.U.C.C, Central and Southern Railway, the Committee on Energy. In 1999, he became the Convener, Congress Party in Parliament (Karnataka State);
He was member of Rajya Sabha from Karnataka from January 2000 to April 2002. In June 2001 he was elected to the Karnataka Legislative Council and in June 2004 he was re-elected to the Karnataka Legislative Council.
Philanthropic and Social Activities
Founder and Managing Trustee of Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Trust at Bellary.Over the years has been instrumental in conducting various programmes aimed at rural education, healthcare and social awareness in Bellary District.
The Trust conducts regular Blood Camps, student’s education awareness programs, student career counselling, Health Camps and various other social activities
Most recently the Trust mobilised financial and other resources and effectively deployed it in the flood affected areas in Bellary District.