| Early Social Work | - After her husband's death, became actively involved in social work
- Founded the Amar Alva Charitable Trust
- Worked with other social service organizations to support community welfare in Mangaluru
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| Leadership & Advisory Roles | - Held leadership positions in Lions Club International, Illinois
- Served on the advisory committee of Mangaluru Airport Authority
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| Political Career | - In 2000, formally joined Indian National Congress
- In 2013, sought a Congress ticket for an Assembly election from Dakshina Kannada district, but the party did not select her
- In June 2015, appointed chairperson of the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights
- In June 2018, her term as chairperson ended
- In July 2025, included among the chief co-ordinators of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee's campaign
- In 2026, the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee announced it would issue her a show-cause notice
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| Commission Work | - Worked on issues involving children and women's safety, welfare, and protection
- In May 2016, faced criticism after a viral picture showed her using a mobile phone while the Karnataka state anthem was playing at a public event in Mangaluru
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| Recognition | - In 2015, received an honorary doctorate from Cosmopolitan University, Missouri
- She was the first Indian woman to receive this honour from the institution
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