Background
Venkataram, J. V. was born on August 1, 1938 in Jarabandahally, Karnataka, India. Son of Patel Venkatasubbe and Channamma Venkatasubbe Gowda.
Venkataram, J. V. was born on August 1, 1938 in Jarabandahally, Karnataka, India. Son of Patel Venkatasubbe and Channamma Venkatasubbe Gowda.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University Mysore, Karnataka, India, 1961. Master of Science in Agriculture, University Madras, Coimbatore, India, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1974.
Professor agricultural finance University Agricultural Science, Karnataka, 1976-1987, professor and head agricultural economics, 1987-1990, head division agricultural economics, 1987-1992, registrar, 1990-1992. United Nations Development Programme professor Alemaya University Agriculture, Ethiopia, 1992-1995. Director instruction postgraduate studies University Agricultural Science, Bangalore, 1995—1998.
Co-coordinator Amber Tech Corporation (c/o Utah Land Mining Company), 2000—2002. Chairman Education Policy Development Committee, Ethiopia, 1994-1995. Honorary director Cost of Cultivation Scheme, Government India, 1989-1992, 95—.
Director Karnataka State Warehousing Corporation, 1979-1983. Member Board Studies in Cooperative, Tamil Nadu, India, 1979-1982.
Member Century Club, Lions (director 1996-1997, president Hebbal chapter 1984-1985, zone chairman district 324-d 1985-1986, deputy district governor 1987-1988, honor roll member Oak Brook, Illinois since 1987).
Married Lakshmi Lakshmi Gowda, March 5, 1965. Children: Srinath, Sumana.