Mr. Krishnegowda
President
Mr. Krishnegowda is the Founder and President of Janaraksha Rural Development Trust, a dedicated social development organization working in the areas of health, education, environmental conservation, water resource management, women empowerment, and rural development.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Mysore and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Vinayaka University, Chennai. He also has professional expertise in Kannada Stenography, which has strengthened his administrative and communication skills throughout his career.
With over 20 years of experience in the social development sector, Mr. Krishnegowda has been committed to improving the lives of vulnerable communities through impactful development initiatives. He served as an Administrator at J.D. Jairam Hospital and played a key role as a Coordinator Member of FEVOURD-K, working closely with NGOs and community institutions to strengthen social welfare, education, healthcare, and rural development programs.
His passion for social transformation is reflected in his continuous efforts to promote child education, women’s empowerment, environmental sustainability, and rural development. Under his leadership, Janaraksha Rural Development Trust has implemented several impactful initiatives that have improved the lives of thousands of rural families.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to society, he was honored with the prestigious Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar Award for Social Service. His commitment to community welfare has also led to significant collaborations and recognition from various institutions. The Trust’s initiatives have received appreciation from organizations such as Neolacta Life Sciences for its work on lactating mother and childcare programs, IIT–IIT for water rejuvenation initiatives, and BEO office for successfully supporting the re-enrollment of dropout school children.
Further acknowledging his leadership and dedication to the development sector, Mr. Krishnegowda has been appointed as the State General Secretary (Karnataka) of the National NGO Club.
Driven by a vision of inclusive and sustainable development, he continues to lead Janaraksha Rural Development Trust in creating lasting social impact and empowering rural communities across Karnataka.