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Karnataka Government Declares Tulu as Additional Official Language

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The Karnataka government declared Tulu as an additional official language for the Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts.

Reader brief

Through the Reader lens: The Karnataka state government, led by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, has officially recognized Tulu as an additional administrative language. This decision specifically applies to the Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts. The move follows reports from experts and officials regarding the cultural and historical significance of the language, which is over two thousand years old.

What to watch next

  • Implementation of Tulu in government administrative processes in the designated districts
  • Potential establishment of a Tulu Development Corporation as requested by local groups

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All filed from IndiaNamed India · IN-KA · Dakshina Kannada · Mangalore · Udupi · DK Shivakumar · Government of Karnataka · Tulu Parishat

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