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S. Rudregouda (born 09 January 1950), known by his initials SRG, is an Industrialist, an Indian politician and member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, representing the Shimoga constituency from 2018 to 2024. He is affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

On 4 June 2018, S. Rudregowda was elected unopposed to the Karnataka Legislative Council. Out of 11 seats, the INC won 4 seats, JD(S) 2 and BJP 5.

Political Career
S. Rudregowda's political journey began with his association with former Chief Minister Shri B. S. Yediyurappa. Inspired by Yediyurappa's efforts to assist the socially underprivileged and economically disadvantaged, Rudregowda initially engaged with politics on the periphery. Yediyurappa's encouragement led to Rudregowda's appointment as a member of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). His interest in politics grew as he saw opportunities to contribute to social causes directly.

Entrepreneurial Milestones
Rudregowda initiated his professional career as a probationary assistant foreman at Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL) Bhadravathi in 1969, later working at Mysore Kirloskar Ltd., (MKL) Harihara from 1977 to 1982. In 1984, he founded his first industry, Shanthala Spherocast Private Limited, with support from associates. Over the years, the Shanthala group of companies, with a turnover of INR 450 Crore, has made significant contributions to industrial development and employment creation in Shimoga-Bhadravathi Industrial Estate.

Companies Promoted and Supported by Shri Rudregouda

 * Shanthala Spherocast Pvt Ltd
 * Vijay Technocrats Pvt Ltd
 * Pragathi Steel Castings Pvt. Ltd.
 * Shanthala Machining Technologies Pvt Ltd
 * Prarthana Engineering Pvt Ltd
 * Naetek Ferrocastings Pvt Ltd
 * Lentech Metallurgicals LLP
 * Shimoga Precisions Pvt Ltd
 * Sharada Engineering Services
 * Nataraja Engineering
 * Veda Engineering
 * Lab 4 for Life

Awards and Recognitions

 * Member of Karnataka Vidhana Parishath (Legislative Council)
 * President of Shantala Samooha Samsthey, Shimoga
 * Ex-Member of Loka Seva Ayoga (Karnataka Public Service Commission)
 * Awarded 'Kaigarika Rathna' for achievements as an industrialist by KASSIA.
 * Prestigious IIF Fellowship of Indian Foundry Congress
 * Best Entrepreneurship award from the Government of India
 * Representative of Karnataka Financial Corporation at Rat Poland Warsaw's World Small Scale Industry conference
 * Representative of India's National Manufacturing Board at Clean Technical Commission organized by the government of Switzerland
 * Former President of Shimoga District Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * Former District President of Bharatiya Janata Party, Shimoga
 * Former Vice President of Shri Sharada Devi Development Centre for the Blind, Shivamogga
 * Trustee of Shri D G Shivanna Gowda Memorial Trust, Shimoga
 * Honourable President of Shri Sheela Sampadhana Math, GoniBerdu, Badravati Taluk
 * Guest Faculty in Bapujii College of Engineering, deputed by M/s Mysore Kirloskar to teach Material Science, Metallurgy, and Foundry Technology for engineering students.
 * Advocated for a focus on standardized product quality within the group, promoting the pursuit of ISO9001 certification for adherence to Quality Management Systems.
 * Under his leadership, multiple companies achieved certification for compliance with Safety and Health standards (OSHAS)