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Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Kannada must be fully implemented in dist admn
Udupi: Emphasising the need for complete and effective implementation of Kannada in official administration, Kannada Development Authority (KDA) Chairman Dr. Purushothama Bilimale has urged officials to show greater sensitivity in upholding the legacy of the language. Speaking at a review meeting on Kannada implementation at the Udupi Deputy Commissioner's office, Dr. Bilimale noted that Kannada has a heritage spanning over 2,000 years. He warned that officials who fail to implement Kannada in administration will be held directly accountable. He stressed that tenders, notifications, and work orders related to public infrastructure projects must be issued in Kannada. This, he said, would not only empower local Kannada-speaking contractors but also generate employment for local youth. Dr. Bilimale further urged banks to appoint Kannada-speaking personnel at branches to ensure that locals can conduct routine banking with ease. He directed that a meeting of major banks in the district be convened to discuss this. Deputy Commissioner Swaroop T.K. assured that Kannada is being appropriately used in the district administration and that the language's implementation will be prioritised in all upcoming KDP (Karnataka Development Programme) meetings. KDA Secretary Dr. Santosh Hanagal, member Yaqub Khader Gulwadi, Zilla Panchayat CEO Prateek Boyle, Additional DC Abeed Gadial, and other senior officials attended the meeting.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kannada must be implemented 100% in Udupi: KDA chief
Udupi: Kannada must be fully implemented in the district administration. Efforts should be made to ensure the continuous use and effective prevalence of the Kannada language, said Prof Purushothama Bilimale, chairperson of the Kannada Development Authority (KDA). He was speaking while presiding over a review meeting on the progress of Kannada implementation at the deputy commissioner's office in Manipal on Tuesday. The govt has issued several orders for the implementation of Kannada, which should be done properly. If Kannada is not properly implemented in administration, the responsible officials will be held accountable, he warned. He suggested that the cases filed against members of pro-Kannada organisations who fought legally for the Kannada language should be withdrawn by the govt. If there are more than 20 non-Kannada speakers from outside the state seeking education or employment in the district, learning centres will be opened by the KDA to teach them Kannada, he said. Even though Malpe Beach in the district gained international recognition, commercial building nameplates are not in Kannada. Local bodies and the tourism department should take steps to compulsorily display nameplates in Kannada, he said, adding that details of historical sites should be displayed in Kannada. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Luxury 2–4 BHKs in Pune's Iconic Green Township Shapoorji Golfland Vanaha Enquire Now Undo He suggested that postmortem reports in hospitals should be in Kannada and patients' names must be recorded in Kannada. Doctors should also cultivate a love for the Kannada language, he said. Development project tenders and notifications from the executive engineer's office should be called in Kannada, and work orders should be issued in Kannada. It is beneficial to employ local language speakers in banks, as it makes daily banking transactions easier for locals, he said. Deputy commissioner Swaroopa TK and ZP CEO Prateek Bayal were present.
