Ravi Mahadeva
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| Ravi Mahadeva | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ravi Mahadeva September 19, 1983 Mysuru, Karnataka, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | India |
| 💼 Occupation | Registered Nurse, Offshore Medic, Social Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Community Leader |
| 📆 Years active | 1998–present |
| 🏢 Organization | NELE TRUST |
| Known for | Founder of NELE TRUST, NRI voting rights advocacy, healthcare services in offshore sector, diaspora engagement |
| Title | Founder and President |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Shilpa |
| 👶 Children | Dhanya R Gowda; Dhriti R Gowda |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Mahadeva (father); Javaramma (mother) |
| 🏅 Awards | Rajya Puraskar (1998) Kannada Seva Rathna Manthralaya Parimala Award Recognition by Dr. Nagalakshmi Chowdhary (Let’s Speak Up Initiative) |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Ravi Mahadeva (born 19 September 1983) is an Indian Registered Nurse, offshore medic, social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) community leader based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He is the founder and president of NELE TRUST, a Mysuru-based non-governmental organisation engaged in education, skill development, youth empowerment, women’s welfare, and community development initiatives in Karnataka, India.
He is known for combining his healthcare profession with social development work and diaspora engagement, and for his advocacy of democratic rights for Non-Resident Indians through formal representations to constitutional authorities in India.
Early life and education
Ravi Mahadeva was born on 19 September 1983 in Mysuru, Karnataka, India, to Mahadeva and Javaramma. He grew up in a family environment that valued discipline, service, and education. He has an elder sister, Nagarathna, and a younger brother, Raghu Ram.
During his school years, he actively participated in the Bharat Scouts and Guides movement, where he developed leadership and service values. In recognition of his contribution, he was awarded the Rajya Puraskar in 1998 by the Governor of Karnataka.
He later pursued professional education in nursing and qualified as a Registered Nurse, entering the healthcare profession.
Family
Ravi Mahadeva is married to Shilpa. The couple has two daughters:
- Dhanya R Gowda
- Dhriti R Gowda
Professional career
Registered Nurse and healthcare background
Ravi Mahadeva is a qualified Registered Nurse with experience in clinical care, emergency response, occupational health, and patient management. His medical training provided him with strong foundations in healthcare service and humanitarian response.
Offshore Medic – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
He currently serves as an Offshore Medic in Saudi Arabia, working in offshore industrial environments.
His responsibilities include:
- Emergency medical response
- Occupational health monitoring
- Trauma and first aid management
- Medical evacuation coordination
- Workplace health and safety support
This role requires high-level clinical preparedness and the ability to operate in remote and high-risk environments.
Social entrepreneurship
Alongside his healthcare profession, he is active in social entrepreneurship through NELE TRUST, focusing on sustainable community development, education, and livelihood generation.
NELE TRUST
Founded in 2015, NELE TRUST is a Mysuru-based NGO working in:
- Education for underprivileged children
- Youth skill development and employment
- Women empowerment programs
- Market Skills Training (MST)
- Rural and urban development initiatives
The organisation collaborates with partners such as Magic Bus Foundation, VCA Mysuru, and industry-linked training partners.
Community development and diaspora engagement
Mahadeva actively promotes engagement between the Indian diaspora and development initiatives in India. He encourages NRIs to contribute to nation-building through skills, knowledge, and resources.
He is also a founding member of Sagarottara Kannadigaru, a global Kannadiga diaspora organisation focused on cultural preservation and community representation.
Advocacy for NRI voting rights
He has submitted formal representations to:
- Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka
- Governor of Karnataka
- Election Commission of India
- Office of the President of India
His advocacy focuses on improving electoral access for NRIs through:
- Embassy-based voting systems
- Postal ballot mechanisms
- Improved voter registration processes
Awards and recognition
Rajya Puraskar (1998)
Awarded by the Bharat Scouts and Guides under the Governor of Karnataka for leadership and service excellence.
Kannada Seva Rathna
Conferred by Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Bengaluru, for contributions to Kannada culture and social service.
Manthralaya Parimala Award
Honoured by Sri Guru Raghavendra Mutt, Mantralaya, under the guidance of Sri Subudendra Teertha Swamiji, for humanitarian and social service contributions.
Recognition by Dr. Nagalakshmi Chowdhary
Publicly appreciated by Dr. Nagalakshmi Chowdhary under the Let’s Speak Up initiative for contributions toward:
- Social awareness
- Healthcare accessibility advocacy
- Civic engagement
- Social justice storytelling
Leadership philosophy
His work is guided by principles of:
- Service to humanity
- Healthcare accessibility
- Education-led empowerment
- Social justice
- Diaspora participation in nation-building
Legacy
Ravi Mahadeva represents a blend of healthcare professionalism and social leadership. His contributions span nursing, offshore medical services, NGO leadership, diaspora engagement, and democratic advocacy.
Through NELE TRUST and his public initiatives, he continues to contribute to education, skill development, and community empowerment in India while serving professionally abroad.
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