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Karnataka Panel Submits Report on Making Tulu Second Official Language

A Karnataka government committee has submitted its report on the proposal to declare Tulu as the state's second official language. The committee studied the criteria used by Andhra Pradesh when it declared Urdu as a second official language. The report was submitted to the Secretary of the Department of Kannada and Culture. A detailed proposal on the background and history of the Tulu language was also presented.

Key Points: Karnataka Panel Submits Tulu Official Language Report

  • Committee submits report on Tulu language status
  • Study based on Andhra Pradesh's Urdu model
  • Report given to Kannada & Culture Dept
  • Includes Tulu history and background proposal
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Karnataka: Panel submits report to govt on proposal to grant Tulu as second official language

A Karnataka committee has submitted its report on granting Tulu second official language status, based on a study of Andhra Pradesh's model.

"studied the criteria and procedures adopted when Urdu was declared the second official language in Andhra Pradesh - Study Committee"

Mangaluru, March 4

The committee appointed by the Karnataka government to study the criteria followed in Andhra Pradesh for declaring an additional official language has submitted its report on Wednesday, following a proposal to declare Tulu as the second official language of the state.

The government had formed a six-member study committee chaired by KM Gayatri, the then Director of the Department of Kannada and Culture, in the presence of Taranath Gatti Kapikad, President of the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy.

The committee visited the Secretariat and various departments and offices in Andhra Pradesh on January 19 and 20.

They studied the criteria and procedures adopted when Urdu was declared the second official language in Andhra Pradesh and prepared a detailed report.

The study committee members submitted the report to J. Manjunath, Secretary of the Department of Kannada and Culture, at Vikasa Soudha.

Along with the report, a comprehensive proposal regarding the background and history of the Tulu language was also presented.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I support linguistic diversity, I hope this doesn't create administrative complications. Kannada must remain the primary language for official work. The report should ensure a smooth balance.
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Rohit P
Great step! Tulu has a rich history and literature. Making it an official language will help preserve it for future generations. Kudos to the committee for doing a thorough study in Andhra.
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Michael C
Interesting development. As an observer, it's good to see states actively working to preserve regional languages. The approach of studying another state's model seems very practical.
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Ananya R
Finally! Our mother tongue getting its due respect. This will boost the morale of the Tulu-speaking community immensely. Hope the implementation includes education and official documents.
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Vikram M
A respectful criticism: The committee should have also consulted more with local Tulu scholars and the common people from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, not just studied another state's model. Ground reality matters.

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