Smt. Rekha Hegde is a seasoned community leader with a distinctive blend of cultural excellence, public leadership, cooperative governance, and progressive Agri-enterprise experience, rooted in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka.
Education & Cultural Foundation
- Intermediate graduate from Manchikeri village
- Deeply trained in Hindustani classical music with strong cultural lineage
- Operates specialized music classes mentoring selected talents
- Actively preserves classical traditions through structured training
Public Leadership & Political Experience
- Former Taluk Panchayat Member, Yellapur Taluk
- Senior state-level office bearer in her political party
- Strong grassroots governance exposure and civic engagement
- Consistent involvement in community service and welfare support
Cooperative Sector Leadership
- Former Director, UK Credit Cooperative Society
- Contributed to governance, member-centric services, and oversight
- Vice President, Kadamba Women’s Cooperative Bank
- Recognized for high-tech operations and innovation-led banking services
- Elected Representative to the State Women’s Cooperative Bank Federation
Agri-Enterprise & Rural Economy Engagement
- Manages dairy farming operations in Sirsi
- Integrates sustainable rural livelihood practices
- Innovative agriculturist managing personal farmland
- Engaged in diversified agriculture and horticulture
- Focus on premium spice varieties and value-focused farming practices
Widely regarded for disciplined leadership, cultural stewardship, service orientation, and cooperative-sector credibility, with a strong ability to connect governance, community welfare, and rural economic upliftment.