A brilliant student, Shri Chandrashekhar Kakkeri is an engineering graduate. He joined Government Service as an Engineer in 1984 and served in the Minor Irrigation Department, Medium Irrigation Department, Major Irrigation Department, PWD, and later as an efficient authority in the Zilla Parishads. He lived by the Sarana principle that “Satya Shuddha Kayaka”—truthful and pure work—must never be abandoned, and by the ideal that “If you salute your duty, you need not salute anybody; but if you pollute your duty, you have to salute everybody.” He understood these principles deeply and practiced them sincerely..

His mind, like that of a true gentleman, was always keen on selfless service. With great enthusiasm to serve society, he held various positions: Member and Honorary President of the Institute of Engineers (India) local branch, Vice President of the Public Welfare Committee, active member of the Retired Engineers’ Welfare Association, Vice President of the Karnataka Graduate Engineers’ Association, and many others—always fulfilling his social responsibilities with dedication. Even after retiring in 2018, he did not remain idle; his thirst for learning never diminished.

Then came the flowering of the inner strength hidden within him. Even at the age of 60, during the challenging times of the Covid crisis, he completed a law degree—not for financial gain, but with the foresight that it would enable him to help society more effectively. Realizing that noble social activities enhance the dignity and honor of the community, Shri Chandrashekhar Kakkeri played a significant role in the Veerashaiva Bride and Groom Convention. He rendered an invaluable service by collecting details of brides and grooms from various parts of the state, organizing them by educational qualifications, and publishing a comprehensive “Bride and Groom Information” directory.

Behind every achievement of Shri Chandrashekhar Kakkeri stands an unseen strength— his devoted wife, Smt. Basavarajeshwari Chandrashekhar Kakkeri. Truly, “Behind a successful man, there is a woman.” Smt. Basavarajeshwari has always been the inspiration and support behind his philanthropic work.