Prabha Mallikarjun
Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun | |
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| Born | 15 March 1976 Harihar, Karnataka, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | S. S. Mallikarjun |
| Residence | Davanagere |
| Education | Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) |
| Alma mater | Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davanagere |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Dentist and Healthcare Activist |
| Website | https://drprabhamallikarjun.com/ |
Dr.Prabha Mallikarjun (Kannada: ಪ್ರಭಾ ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನ; born 15 March 1976) is an Indian politician from Davanagere in Karnataka. She won the 2024 Indian general election in Karnataka and entered the Lok Sabha from Karnataka on Indian National Congress ticket.[1][2][3]
Early life and Background[edit]
She is a dentist by qualification, and a healthcare activist. She married S. S. Mallikarjun, who is the Minister of Mines & Geology and Horticulture in Government of Karnataka. She is also the daughter in law of veteran congress leader Shamanuru Shivashankarappa, a former Minister and incumbent Member of the Legislative Assembly from Davanagere South Assembly Constituency.[4]
Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun (born March 15th, 1976) hails from an agricultural Gaudru family in Kakkargolla village, Davangere taluk, born to Mrs. Girijamma and the late KG Parameshwarappa. She completed her primary and secondary education at PolyFiber CBSE School, Kumara Pattanam, Harihara.
During her formative years, Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun was known as an all-rounder student, particularly excelling in Drama and debates, earning numerous awards. She actively participated in the National Service Scheme (NSS) until 1990.
Residing in the PolyFibers colony during her schooling, she was exposed to India's diverse cultures, which she fondly describes as 'mini India', thereby becoming fluent in languages such as Tamil and Malayalam. She continues to embrace multicultural food habits.
Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun obtained her dental degree from Bapuji Dental College & Hospital, Davangere, in 1998, with a keen interest in Community Dentistry.
Career[edit]
She won the Davanagere Lok Sabha constituencyin the 2024 Indian general election in Karnataka representing Indian National Congress party.[5] She defeated Gayithri Siddeshwara of BJP by a margin of 26,094 votes.[1][2]
Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun is a registered Dental Health Practitioner, having graduated from Babuji Dental College in 1998. Following her marriage to the Honorable Minister Shri SS Mallikarjun on February 1st, 1998, she has diligently fulfilled her role as a steadfast supporter in her family's social, business, and political endeavors.
Additionally, Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun has actively served as a Board member of the prestigious Bapuji Educational Association, where she initiated the women's wing and played a pivotal role in addressing day-to-day issues. In 2023, she played a significant part in the introduction of Bapuji Health cards,[6] providing subsidized healthcare for Below Poverty Line (BPL) citizens at any Bapuji Hospitals.
Furthermore, Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun serves as a director of ICPL and Sam Argo Ltd., both of which have achieved the highest sugar cane crushing records in India for consecutive years.
Dr. Prabha is also a Life Trustee of SS Care Trust and won Davangere Lok Sabha constituency by a margin of 26,094 votes representing the Indian National Congress party.
Personal Life[edit]
Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun married the Honorable Minister Shri SS Mallikarjun on February 1st, 1998. She is the mother of three children: Samarth, Shrestha, and Shiva.
Furthermore, she is the daughter-in-law of the industrialist and educationist, Shri Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa Ji, who is a politician from the state of Karnataka and a Member of the Legislative Assembly representing the Davanagere South Assembly Constituency. He holds the distinction of being the oldest serving member[7] of the State Legislative Assembly in India.
Impact and Legacy[edit]
Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun has made significant contributions to healthcare and education for the economically disadvantaged population in Davangere district. She has particularly focused on women's health, facilitating over 385 free deliveries and newborn care, providing free cataract treatment for 434 individuals, and offering 16,437 free dialysis treatments to 2,817 patients in need. Additionally, she has organized free breast cancer screenings for 1,038 women through SS Care Trust health camps and cervical cancer screenings for 887 women.
Philanthropy[edit]
SS CARE TRUST[edit]
Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun serves as a Life Trustee of SS Care Trust. Her work in the healthcare sector, until 2017, included organizing 30 general camps in the surrounding villages of Davangere, benefiting approximately 24,000 patients. This initiative laid the groundwork for the establishment of SS Care Trust.
Formed in August 2019, SS Care Trust draws inspiration from the values of its Chief Architect and Patron, Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappaji. Based in Davangere, Central Karnataka, the Trust's initiatives extend across the state, focusing on healthcare and ensuring equal access to quality services.
The Trust envisions the realization of health empowerment through knowledge and care, aiming to have a positive multiplier effect on the physical, social, and cultural aspects of underprivileged and economically backward communities, fostering lasting equitable changes. Notably, the Trust has adopted two model villages, Kakkaragolla and Arsapura, in the Davangere district and has conducted health camps in surrounding areas.
SS Care Trust conducts health awareness programs through women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Mahila Sanghas, covering topics such as maternal health, family planning, nutrition, hygiene, and preventive healthcare measures. Additionally, the Trust conducts Adolescent Health education on Menstrual Hygiene, Routine health check-ups with a focus on PCOS, and lifestyle modification.
Moreover, SS Care Trust organizes Non-Communicable Disease Awareness & Screening programs, School Oral Health Programs, Adolescent Skill Empowerment workshops, Awareness campaigns on blood donation & anemia prevention, and Life Skill Workshops for children with HIV/AIDS.
The Trust also prioritizes screening and management programs for anemia and malnutrition among children, breast cancer awareness, and screening, as well as support for pregnant women, including ante-natal checkups, ultrasound screenings, and neonatal care for those belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
In 2022, SS Care Trust initiated cervical cancer screening at the SS General Hospital, KR Road, utilizing advanced technology for early detection. The Trust's initiatives also include a Haemodialysis Program, ensuring equitable access to life-sustaining medical treatment, and Health on Wheels Mobile Health Camps, providing free screenings for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension.
Furthermore, SS Care Trust, under the leadership of its Founder Chairman, Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa, spearheaded a Mass Free COVID-19 Vaccination Drive,[8] administering free COVID-19 vaccines to eligible individuals within their wards, with a significant impact on the community.
References[edit]
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- ^ a b "Davanagere election results 2024 live updates: Cong's Prabha Mallikarjun wins against IND's G B Vinay Kumar". The Times of India. 2024-06-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ "Davanagere, Karnataka Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Highlights: Prabha Mallikarjun secures seat". India Today. 2024-06-04. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ "Women take on mantle of Davengere's 2 big political families". www.deccanherald.com. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Third list of Cong candidates for Loksabha". www.inc.in. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "ಸಚಿವ ಎಸ್ಎಸ್ ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನ್ ಜನ್ಮದಿನಕ್ಕೆ ಬಾಪೂಜಿ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಕಾರ್ಡ್ ಸೇವೆ ಆರಂಭ; ಏನೆಲ್ಲಾ ಸೌಲಭ್ಯ? ನೋಂದಣಿ ಹೇಗೆ?". Vijay Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "Meet Shamanur Shivashankarappa, India's oldest MLA". The Week. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ K,DHNS, Nrupathunga S. "Davangere MLA to vaccinate people of his constituency free of cost". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-06-07.