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Transforming Rural Lives

Founded in 2004 by Shri D.R. Shivakumar Gowda, empowering over 100,000 lives across 150+ villages in Sidlaghatta through education, healthcare, clean water, and sustainable development.

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Our Journey of Impact

From a single vision in 2004 to a movement touching thousands of lives every day.

Building Tomorrow, Today

Karnasree Charitable Trust was founded with a simple yet powerful belief: every rural child deserves quality education, every family deserves healthcare, and every village deserves clean water.


Over two decades, we've built infrastructure, saved lives, and created opportunities that ripple through generations. Registered under 80G and FCRA, we serve Sidlaghatta and surrounding areas with compassion and efficiency.

Community gathering in Sidlaghatta

Personal Profile: Shri D.R. Shivakumar Gowda

Visionary philanthropist, agriculturist, industrialist, and social activist born on July 2, 1963.

Childhood & Family Background

Son of Late Sri. M. Rangappa and Late Smt. M. Nagarathnamma, from a middle-class agriculturist family in Bangalore District. Has three sisters. A tragic flood on September 12, 1988, claimed his mother, relatives, and home, shaping his commitment to rural upliftment. Married Smt. K. Malini in 1989; blessed with two daughters (Smt. Geethana Nakshitha, Kum. Manasa Yashaswini) and one son (Mr. Shimanth S. Arjun). Family remains his backbone.

Family photo

Education

Completed schooling at Vimanapura School, H.A.L., Bengaluru. Earned B.A. from Bangalore University. Actively participated in sports and cultural activities, winning prizes and earning praise from teachers for his talents and service-oriented spirit.

College days photo

As an Agriculturist & Poultry Farmer

Began farming at age 9 in rain-fed areas, facing hardships without financial support or modern methods. After family shift to Yemalur, Bengaluru, continued poultry farming. The 1988 tragedy inspired resilient recovery, turning personal loss into community service.

Farming photo

As an Industrialist & Businessman

Founded M/s. Kar Na Enterprises (1987) in Kolar for welding electrodes and lubricants. Expanded to M/s. Kar Na Sales Corporation (1991) for industrial gases. Developed 2000+ affordable sites via Friends Developers. Key projects: Karna Sree Layout, Mathru Sree Homes series, upcoming Kar Na Sree Haradi Sai Brindavan Township.

Business inauguration

As a Philanthropist & Social Activist

Established Karnasree Charitable Trust (2004) for rural welfare. Initiatives: Free mineral water plant, community hall, statues of Kempegowda, Ambedkar, Avula Reddy; 1-acre land donation to Maruthi Education Trust; health camps, mass marriages, hysterectomy aid for 250+ women, Prathibha Puraskar awards, fruits/medicines to hospitals, financial aid for education, cancer/kidney patients, handicrafts, festivals. Conducted 450km Bangalore-Dharmasthala padayathra yearly; 350km village-to-village padayathra covering 350 villages. Visited Adichunchanagiri Matha, supported Ramzan fasting, Kaveri strike walks.

Social activity photo

Political Career

Began as BJP worker in 2001 under N. Thimmareddy in Varthuru, Bangalore. 10 years as social worker via Karnasree Trust. Entered Kolar District BJP in 2011, Chikkaballapur Sidlaghatta in 2012. 2013 MLA candidate in KJP; rejoined BJP with Yediyurappa. Served as election observer for Lok Sabha, Assembly, ZP/TP, local bodies. Organized party events, advocated for farmers. Associated with leaders like D.S. Veerayya Bachhegowda (MLC), P.C. Mohan (Bangalore Central MP), Ananth Kumar (Bangalore South MP), Jagadish Shettar (ex-CM), Prahlad Joshi (ex-BJP President), Eishwarappa (ex-Deputy CM), Govinda Karajola (ex-Minister), Aravinda Limbavali (ex-Minister), Sadananda Gowda (Central Railway Minister), C.T. Ravi (ex-Minister). Led Raita Morcha strikes, implemented water facilities, supported BJP programs.

Political event photo

Core Initiatives

Focused programs creating measurable, lasting change

Education Support

Education for All

Education Support

Scholarships, books, uniforms, Prathibha Puraskar awards for toppers in schools/colleges, financial aid for higher/lower studies, proposed KELSI Residential School, land donation for education, computer/tailoring courses.

500+ Students78% Funded
Healthcare Access

Healthcare Access

Healthcare Access

Eye/blood camps, aid for cancer/kidney patients, hysterectomy support for 250+ women, fruits/medicines to hospitals, health awareness programs.

1000+ Served65% Funded
Water & Infrastructure

Clean Water

Water & Infrastructure

Free mineral water plant, community hall, Kempegowda/Ambedkar statues, land donation, water facilities in barren lands.

Daily Service92% Funded

Our Impact in Numbers

Real stories, real change, real results

Eye Camp

Free Eye Camp - 500+ beneficiaries

Awards

Prathibha Puraskar Awards

Padayatra

350+ KM Peace Padayatra

Our Dedicated Team

Malini
Smt. K. Malini - Trustee & Women Welfare Head
Arjun
Shimanth S Arjun - Youth Coordinator
Geethana
Geethana Nakshitha - Education Lead

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Contact Information

Address: Main Road, No.103/2, K.H.S.B. Township, Haradi, Hemaralahalli Village, ‘H’ Cross to Shidlagatta Road, Jangamakote Hobli, Sidlagatta Taluk, Chikkaballapur Dist, Karnataka - 562105

Mobile: +91 99724 33995 | +91 91646 30999

Phone: 080-25401976, 25401970

Email: karnasree.95@gmail.com | Karnasri_skumar@yahoo.com

Website: www.karnasree.com