Uthappa C.K, President

Chiriyapanda Uthappa was born in 1944 in Ponnampet village to Chiriyapanda Sri Kushalappa and Smt. Poovamma. He completed his primary education at Ponnampet Government Primary School, followed by his secondary education at St. Joseph’s High School in Bangalore. He then pursued his college education at Government Science and Arts College, Bangalore, laying a strong academic foundation for his future endeavors.
In 1966, he returned to Ponnampet and took over his father’s business, marking the beginning of an illustrious career in the cooperative and community sectors. His journey in the cooperative sector began in 1966 when he became a Director of Mattur Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society. In 1967, he was appointed as a Director of Ponnampet Town Cooperative Bank Limited, and in 1973, he was elected as the bank’s president, serving for a record nine terms. His leadership extended further as a director of Kodagu District Marketing Federation (Virajpet) for nine years, contributing to its development. He also served as a director of Madikeri Wholesale Cooperative Society (Janata Bazaar) and was an active member and President of Ponnampet Gram Panchayat.
Shri Uthappa played a key role in business and community development by founding and serving as the President of Ponnampet Chamber of Commerce. He was also a dedicated member of the Ponnampet School Betterment Committee and served as the Director and President of Kaveri Education Society, which oversees Kaveri College in Gonikoppal and Virajpet. His contributions to social welfare extended to his role as the founding Treasurer of Ponnampet Ramakrishna Residential Care Home and a member of the advisory committee of Ramakrishna Ashram and Hospital. Additionally, he served as a Trustee of Ashwini Hospital, Madikeri, and was President of Ponnampet Peace Club and Gonikoppal Reformers Club.
His leadership in various organizations also included serving as a Director of Ponnampet Coorg Sports Club and as the founding working President of Ponnampet Kodava Samaja Recreation Club. In 2000, he took on the prestigious role of President of the Nyayapitha (Justice Panel) established by Ponnampet Kodava Samaj.
He is married to Smt. Immi Uthappa who has also made remarkable contributions to society and is currently the President of Mahila Samaja & Vice President of Kodava Samaja ,Ponnampet. They’re blessed with a daughter, Dr. Poovamma, who is a highly accomplished breast cancer surgeon practicing in Bangalore.