Maneyapanda Appachu Muthanna

Maneyapanda Appachu Muthanna, born in 1902, completed his education and joined Forest department in Mysore. At a very young age, he became famous for his service as a forest officer.

Maneyapanda Appachu Muthanna uplifted the fame of Kodava Community by carrying out good works throughout his life. He demised in January 1973.

Family

Father

• Maneyapanda Appachu

Wife

• Codanda Accavva

Children

Sons

• Maneyepanda Belliappa
• Maneyepanda Machaiah
• Maneyepanda Ganapathy
• Maneyepanda Chinnappa
• Maneyepanda Thimmaiah
• Maneyapanda Muthanna

Family Tree

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Achievements

• Earned the title “Rao Bahadur” for his work as District Forest Officer (DFO).
• Upon the request of Maharaja of Mysore, the British Government transferred Appachu Muthanna to Mysore as Chief Conservator of Forests. He was honoured by king with the title called “Rajyakarya Prasaktha”, for his work.
• When he was in the service, he planted several plants and trees on the barren lands and this program became very successful. He was also responsible for protecting Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary and bird sanctuary, Mysore.
• In 1957, he was retired as the First Chief conservator of Mysore.
• Maneyapanda Appachu Muthanna was interested in hunting and had earned name in the program organized for catching Elephants. He had organized this event for about 6 times.
• British Government had appointed him to help and guide people who used to come from foreign countries to learn the technique of hunting. During the time, when the king of Spain Alphanso and Kings of Arabia, Nepal had visited, Maneyapanda Appachu Muthanna guided them in the hunting process.

Titles

• Rao Bahadur
• Rajyakarya Prasktha