Dharmapal U. Devadiga, a renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, was born on December 10, 1952, in Kaup, Udupi district, Karnataka. He is the eldest son of the late Ummanna Devadiga and Appy U. Devadiga.Early Life and EducationDharmapal pursued his early schooling up to Class VI in a Board Higher Primary School at Kaup. Due to financial constraints, he migrated to Mumbai in 1962, where he continued his studies in a night school run by the National Kannada Education Society while working odd jobs during the day.Career and EntrepreneurshipDharmapal’s exemplary character, honesty, unselfishness, hard work, and determination led him to become a successful entrepreneur. He established Sri Satyanarayan Industrial Suppliers, which later became Sri Satyanarayan Industrial Suppliers Private Limited (SSISPL) in Ambarnath Industrial Area, Thane district.Philanthropy and Social ServiceDharmapal’s philanthropic activities are renowned. He has donated generously to various causes, including helping the poor, ailing, and needy students, as well as contributing to temples and social service organizations. His selfless work has earned him accolades and recognition. Awards and RecognitionDharmapal has received numerous awards, including the Aryabhata Cultural Award (2007), Global Man Award (World Kannada Cultural Convention, Singapore), Indira Gandhi Seva Ratna Puraskar (2011), Kuvempu Global Man International Award (2012), International Man of The Year Award (2012), National Udyog Bharati Award (2013), and Honorary Award by Kannada department of Mumbai University (2014).Associations and MembershipsDharmapal is closely associated with several organizations, including Devadiga Sangha Mumbai, Rotary Club of Mulund (East), Akhila Bharata Tulu Okkota, Jayasrikrishna Parisara Premi Samiti (NGO), and Sri Nityanand Yogashram, Kondevoor.Here’s a polished version:Personal Life –Dharmapal resides in Mumbai with his wife, Sujata D. Devadiga, and their family. Their daughter, Dr. Poonam R. Sherigar, is a distinguished ENT specialist who secured a gold medal. She is married to Rahul Sherigar, an engineer at Accenture, and they have a son, Adrit.Their son, Pavan Devadiga, is an engineer and holds an MBA from Australia. He is married to Nimmi Pavan, who works at Cricil, and they have a daughter, Aranya.[12:42 pm, 31/3/2025] Ashok Shetty News: Now Dharmapal U. Devadiga is President of Vishwa Devadiga Mahamandal and Chairman 100th year Cenntunary program