Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Karnataka to Boost Kannada Book Authority Funding
The Karnataka government is giving more money to the Kannada Book Authority to help publishers.
They started a program called 'Home Library for Every Household' to encourage people to read more.
The minister and others talked about how important books are for learning and how they can change lives.
They also mentioned that some publishers are having a hard time because the Library Department stopped buying books in bulk.
The goal is to reach 100,000 homes with this new program.
They also talked about how a book by Banu Mushtaq is selling well in Europe and want to create a similar reading culture in Karnataka.
Karnataka government to increase financial assistance to the Kannada Book Authority to support publishers.
Launch of 'Home Library for Every Household' initiative to promote reading habits among the public.
Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi emphasizes the importance of books in fostering knowledge and supporting the publishing industry.
Kannada Book Authority Chairman Dr. Manasa raises concerns over the suspension of bulk book procurement by the Library Department.
The initiative aims to reach one lakh homes across the State, with awareness committees formed in every district.
- Who
- Karnataka government, Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi, Kannada Book Authority
- What
- Increased financial assistance to Kannada Book Authority and launch of 'Home Library for Every Household' initiative
- When
- Inaugurated on Monday
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To support publishers, promote reading culture, and safeguard the publishing industry
- Initiative
- Home Library for Every Household
- Target
- 1 lakh homes across Karnataka
- Minister
- Shivaraj Tangadagi
- Authority Chairman
- Dr. Manasa
- Concern Raised
- Suspension of bulk book procurement by Library Department
- International Success
- Banu Mushtaq's 'Hrudaya Hanate' in European countries