Archive · 23 Jul 2025
KDA Chairman Pushes for Kannada in Udupi Official Business
The head of the Kannada Development Authority wants officials in Udupi, India, to use Kannada in all official documents related to construction projects, like announcements and work orders.
He believes this will help local people.
He also asked banks to hire more Kannada speakers so locals can easily do their banking.
He reminded everyone that Kannada has been around for a long time and it's important to respect that.
The local government is already using Kannada and will keep it a priority.
KDA Chairman urged officials to use Kannada in tenders, notifications, and work orders.
The chairman emphasized the importance of Kannada's 2,000-year heritage.
Officials failing to implement Kannada will be held accountable.
Using Kannada will empower local contractors and create employment.
Banks were urged to appoint Kannada-speaking personnel.
- Who
- Purushothama Bilimale, the KDA Chairman.
- What
- KDA Chairman urged officials to use Kannada in official documents related to public infrastructure projects.
- When
- Wednesday, July 23rd, according to the article.
- Where
- Udupi, Karnataka.
- Why
- To empower local contractors, create jobs, and uphold the Kannada language.
- Organization
- Kannada Development Authority (KDA)
- Location
- Udupi, Karnataka
- Official
- Purushothama Bilimale (KDA Chairman)
- Key action
- Urging the use of Kannada in official documents