Smt. Shrirupa Hegde
President · KADAMBA BANK
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Sirsi, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
Professional Expertise
Banking · Agribusiness · Green Nanotechnology
Shrirupa Hegde is a multi-sector leader and institution builder driving inclusive development,
Agri-market transformation, and deep-science innovation from Uttara Kannada, Karnataka.
Founder Trustee | Kadamba Charitable Foundation
- Leads a mission focused on uplifting vulnerable and underserved communities.
- Anchors programs spanning rural development, agriculture advancement, health awareness, and structured referral support.
- Enabled large-scale access to subsidised treatment and surgeries, with a strong impact on women and children.
- Active in sustained community-impact initiatives since 1999.
Agri-Development & Market Linkage Leadership
- Spearheaded introduction and scale-up of high-value cash crops: Gum-lac, Teff, Vanilla rejuvenation, Cocoa, and Cashew rejuvenation.
- Built market linkages for agro-produce, strengthening farmer income pathways and commercialization outcomes.
- Founding member of an Agro Producers Company focused on farmer aggregation and buyer connectivity.
Founder Director | Kadamba Company
- Leads advanced work in Green Nanotechnology, software development, and creative technology solutions.
- Guided the organization to secure multiple international patents.
- Developed high-tech green products deployed across national and global markets.
Founder Member | NanoCare Clinic Network
- Established a first-of-its-kind clinic model leveraging exclusively green nano-medicines.
- Positioned as a global benchmark in nano-enabled wellness delivery.
Chairperson | Kadamba Women’s Cooperative Bank
- Heads one of the fastest-growing cooperative banking institutions with a 100% digital operating culture.
- Drives financial inclusion initiatives advancing livelihoods and economic mobility.
- Focused outreach to fisherwomen and women-led communities.
Agri-Enterprise & Rural Economy Engagement
- Manages her own farmland and farm-led innovation initiatives.
- Cultivates rare medicinal plants and supports industry-scale processing models.
- Engaged in diversified agriculture including premium spice varieties, agarwood cultivation, and value-focused farm practices.
Known for strategic execution, cross-sector governance, ecosystem partnership building,
and scalable impact delivery across social, scientific, agricultural, and financial domains.
