Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Karnataka Cabinet Recognises Tulu as Second Official Language
The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to officially recognise Tulu.
Tulu is spoken by people in Karnataka’s coastal region and elsewhere.
Taranath Gatti Kapikad called the decision historic.
He thanked the chief minister, ministers and legislators who supported it.
He also thanked Tulu groups in India and abroad.
A committee had studied how Andhra Pradesh granted official status to Urdu.
Supporters believe recognition will help develop the Tulu language.
They also hope it will support Tulu’s inclusion in the Constitution’s Eighth Schedule.
The Karnataka Cabinet approved recognition of Tulu as the state’s second official administrative language.
Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy president Taranath Gatti Kapikad called the decision historic.
Kapikad credited government ministers, coastal legislators and Tulu organisations for advancing the demand.
A committee studied Andhra Pradesh’s procedures for granting official language status, including Urdu’s recognition.
Kapikad said the decision could strengthen Tulu’s demand for inclusion in the Constitution’s Eighth Schedule.
- Who
- The Karnataka Cabinet approved the decision, which was welcomed by Taranath Gatti Kapikad and Tulu organisations.
- What
- Tulu was recognised as Karnataka’s second official administrative language.
- When
- The articles do not specify the date of the Cabinet decision.
- Where
- Karnataka, particularly the state’s coastal region.
- Why
- Supporters say recognition will increase confidence among Tulu speakers, encourage the language’s development and strengthen its Eighth Schedule claim.
- Decision
- Recognition of Tulu as Karnataka’s second official administrative language
- Welcoming official
- Taranath Gatti Kapikad, president of the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy
- Chief minister thanked
- D. K. Shivakumar
- Study model
- Andhra Pradesh’s procedures for granting official language status
- Earlier report
- Dr. M. Mohan Alva submitted a report during the previous government
- Constitutional goal
- Inclusion of Tulu in the Eighth Schedule
- Historical background claimed
- Kapikad said Tulu has a history of nearly 3,000 years