K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda is a social worker, entrepreneur, and member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. |
In July 2023, Puttaswamy Gowda made headlines for being listed as one of India’s wealthiest MLAs. |
He founded M/S Asian Cylinders Limited in Bengaluru on August 14, 2000, then renamed it Asian Fab Tec Limited in 2006. |
On December 20, 2013, he took up the directorship at Asian Fab Tec Limited. |
Asian Fab Tec Limited was commended by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd. in 2013 for its efficient power management during the Aero India 2013 event. |
He assumed the director role at Asian Power Projects Private Limited on June 1, 2016. |
On March 18, 2017, he became the director at Ark Clean Energy Private Limited. |
He began serving as a director at Evexia Nutritions Private Limited, Zass Rubber Products Private Limited, and Canara Pipes Private Limited on March 29, 2023. |
In the 2023 Karnataka Assembly election, Puttaswamy Gowda won by 37,286 votes, defeating his INC opponent, N. H. Shivashankara Reddy. |
He is actively involved in social work through the KHP Foundation, focusing on helping the underprivileged in Karnataka, particularly in areas like supporting youth and recognizing academic achievements. |