Leadership & History

TSS leadership has guided North Canara farmers since 1923 — from founder Shri M. S. Jade to today's elected board under Chairman Shri Gopalakrishna V. Vaidya.

Founder President

Shri M. S. Jade

Founder President

Established in September 1923 with ₹280 share capital and 18 members, TSS began as the lifeline institution for Totgar farmers in Uttara Kannada.

Current Leadership

Chairman

Shree G. V. Vaidya

Mattighatta

Vice Chairman

Shree M. N. Bhat

Totimane

General Manager

Shree G. C. Hegde

Sankadamane

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Chairmen Since 1923

1923–1931

Shree M. S. Jade

Founder President

1931–1937

Shree G. M. Hegde

Lingadakona

1937–1945

Shree P. G. Hegde

Heepanalli

1945–1952

Shree G. V. Hegde

Janmane

1952–1957, 1960–1975, 1984–1987, 1993–1995

Shree S. R. Hegde

Kadave

1957–1959

Shree G. S. Hegde

Ajjibal

1959–1960

Shree T. M. Hegde

Motinsara

1975–1984, 1987–1993

Shree D. D. Vishwamitra

Onigadde

1995–2023

Shree S. V. Hegde

Shigehalli

2023–present

Shree G. V. Vaidya

Mattighatta — Chairman