Halappa Basappa Achar was born on 1 December 1952 and is an Indian politician who has served as the Cabinet Minister of Mines and Geology, Minister of Women and Child Development, and Minister of Disabled and Senior Citizens Empowerment for the Government of Karnataka since 4 August 2021.
15 Facts About Halappa Achar
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Halappa Achar is the in-charge minister of Dharwad District and a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, representing the Yelburga constituency.
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Halappa Achar was previously elected as a Member of Karnataka Legislative Council from the Raichur Assembly constituency in 2010.
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Halappa Achar was born on 1 December 1952 to Shri Basappa Shivappa Achar and Smt.
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Halappa Achar continued farming for 10 years and became a role-model farmer in his taluk.
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Halappa Achar was elected as Director of Masaba Hanchinal Cooperative Bank in 1976.
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Halappa Achar entered politics by becoming vice-chairman of TAPCMS in Yelburga in 1978.
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Halappa Achar was elected as an MLC in 2010 by contesting from local bodies on a BJP ticket and emerged victorious with the highest margin of 400 votes in total.
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Halappa Achar represented Raichur and Koppal districts for six years.
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Halappa Achar successfully utilized his MLCLAD funds to implement minor irrigation projects in his constituency.
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Halappa Achar revived the institution and continued as President of the board for seven years.
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Halappa Achar has been arranging free coaching in Kuknoor, Hirevankalakunta, and Masaba Hanchinal for poor children to prepare them for Navodaya, Sainik School, Kittur Rani Chennamma School, and various other entrance exams.
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Halappa Achar continues to motivate young students in the field of education, emphasizing and supporting their efforts.
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At his own expense, Halappa Achar has rejuvenated lakes such as Karamudi, Mandalagiri, Mandalamari, Linganabandi, and various others in his constituency.
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Halappa Achar has succeeded in securing a sanction of Rs.