Ravi Mahadeva
| Ravi Mahadeva | |
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| Born | 19 September 1983 Mysuru, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Offshore Medic, Registered Nurse, Social Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder of NELE TRUST |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Base | Saudi Arabia |
| Spouse | Shilpa |
| Children | Dhanya R Gowda, Dhriti R Gowda |
| Parents | Mahadeva, Javaramma |
| Organization | NELE TRUST |
| Website | https://www.neletrust.org |
Ravi Mahadeva (born 19 September 1983) is an Indian offshore healthcare professional, registered nurse, and social development activist. He is the founder of NELE TRUST, an organization focused on education, youth empowerment, and community welfare initiatives in India.
Early life
Ravi Mahadeva was born in Mysuru, Karnataka. He developed an early interest in service-oriented work and participated in youth leadership activities through the Bharat Scouts and Guides, earning the Rajya Puraskar in 1998.
Education
He pursued professional nursing education and qualified as a Registered Nurse. His training included clinical healthcare, emergency response systems, and patient care management.
Career
Nursing and healthcare
He began his career in the healthcare sector, gaining experience in clinical nursing, occupational health, and emergency care services.
Offshore medic role
He currently works as an Offshore Medic in Saudi Arabia, providing medical support in industrial and offshore environments.
His responsibilities include:
- Emergency trauma care
- Occupational health monitoring
- First aid and stabilization
- Medical evacuation coordination
- Safety training and awareness
Social initiatives
Ravi Mahadeva is actively involved in social development programs aimed at improving education, employability, and welfare in underserved communities.
His approach focuses on skill development and long-term empowerment.
NELE TRUST
He founded NELE TRUST in 2015 to support structured social development initiatives.
Key areas:
- Education support programs
- Youth skill development
- Women empowerment initiatives
- Career guidance and mentoring
- Community outreach activities
Diaspora engagement
He is associated with Kannada diaspora initiatives in Saudi Arabia and is a founding member and Joint Secretary of Sagarottara Kannadigaru – Saudi Arabia Chapter, promoting cultural connection and community networking.
Civic advocacy
He has been involved in discussions regarding electoral access for overseas Indians, engaging with:
- Election Commission of India
- Government authorities in Karnataka
- Presidential office of India
His focus areas include:
- Overseas voting systems
- Postal ballot reforms
- Voter registration simplification
Awards
- Rajya Puraskar – Bharat Scouts and Guides
- Kannada Seva Rathna – Social service recognition
- Manthralaya Parimala Award – Sri Guru Raghavendra Mutt
- Recognition by Dr. Nagalakshmi Chowdhary (Let's Speak Up initiative)
Personal life
He is married to Shilpa and has two daughters, Dhanya R Gowda and Dhriti R Gowda. He is currently based in Saudi Arabia while maintaining active involvement in social initiatives in India.