Appannagouda Patil was a freedom fighter[1] and prominent leader in the co-operative movement of Karnataka.[2]
Notable works
He was the reason behind establishment of The Hukeri Rural Electric Cooperative Society which came into existence on 31 July 1969.[3]
Recognition
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
- ↑ Community Dominance and Political Modernisation: The Lingayats{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Mittal Publications(2002). ISBN 9788170998679
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chair to be set up at varsity. The Hindu(30 October 2011).
- ↑ 2008 First International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}(August 2008)
- ↑ Southern Economist{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Mrs. Susheela Subrahmanya(2003)
- ↑ Governance of Rural Electricity Systems in India{{#if:Panda|, Panda}. Academic Foundation(2007). ISBN 978-81-7188-603-6