K.C.Channakeshaviah (K.C.C. Iyya) graduated in
Civil Engineering from the University of Mysore in 1959 (National Institute of
Engineering).
Joined Chambal Project, served for six months.
Joined Hindustan Construction Company in 1960.
Worked on various construction Projects execution. Most of them were Hydro
Electric Projects, Koyna Stage-I (Underground Power House), D.B.K. Railway
Projects (including 26 tunnels 600 lac cum of open excavation), Lower Sileru
H.E.W., Yamuna Hydro Electric Project Stage-II (Part-I) Underground Power
House, HRT & Dam, First in Himalayas. Maneri Hydro Electric Project
Stage-I, Peppara Dam Kerala, Papavinasham Dam Thirumala (A.P.), Lower Mettur
Hydro Electric Works (4 Barrages & Canals PHs), Chamera Hydro Electric
Project (Stage-I). Lower Periar Hydro Electric Project, Koyna (Stage-IV).
Calcutta Metro Rail and overseeing various other Projects, as General Manager
Executive from Corporate Offices.
Joined Jaiprakash Industries Limited in 1993
after retiring from HCC. Worked in Sardar Sarovar H.E.Project, Dul-Hasti H.E.
Project, Vishnuprayag Hydro Electric Project, Tala Hydro Electric Project
(Bhutan). Giving guidance for execution of Hydro Electric Project matters i.e
Tunnels, Underground Power House and Teesta (Stage-V) Hydroelectric Project
involved difficult works of H.R.T. through adverse rock condition and now in
Karchham-Wangtoo Hydro Electric Project in Private Sector under Build &
Operate basis till now.