Mysuru: Karnataka Rajyotsava was celebrated with enthusiasm at Oval Grounds in Mysuru on Sunday, November 1, with District Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah calling for greater efforts to develop Kannada as a language of knowledge, science and technology.
After hoisting the Kannada flag, Yathindra emphasised the need to create high-quality digital books, educational videos, online lessons and technology-based learning resources in Kannada. He said information related to science, medicine, law and administration should be easily accessible in the language.
He also encouraged young people to use Kannada as a medium for innovation, research and entrepreneurship, stressing that the language must keep pace with developments in emerging technologies.
Yathindra calls for promoting Kannada at home
The minister said love for Kannada should be reflected in people’s everyday lives. He urged Kannadigas to speak the language with children at home, read Kannada books and support literature and art.
He emphasised that preserving Kannada was a shared responsibility and called for greater participation from families and the younger generation in promoting the language.
At the same time, Yathindra said respect for other languages should go hand in hand with the promotion of Kannada. He underlined the importance of maintaining the state’s linguistic identity while respecting India’s multilingual culture.
MCC introduces doorstep delivery of certificates
During his address, Yathindra also spoke about initiatives taken by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to make civic services more accessible to residents.
He said the corporation had entered into an agreement with the Department of Posts to deliver birth and death certificates to people’s homes through postal services.
He also highlighted the response to the special e-khata drive introduced by the MCC. According to the minister, more than 590 property owners received e-khatas within 72 hours, with each certificate issued for a fee of ₹175.
So far, around 78,000 A and B khatas have been issued within the MCC limits, he said. The corporation would continue working towards simplifying its services and making them more convenient for residents.
Students and achievers felicitated
As part of the Rajyotsava celebrations, SSLC and Pre-University Course (PUC) students who excelled in Kannada were felicitated. Achievers from various fields were also honoured for their contributions.
The programme recognised academic excellence and achievements while highlighting the importance of Kannada in education and public life.
MLA Tanveer Sait, Deputy Commissioner G Lakshmikanth Reddy, City Police Commissioner Seema Latker, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Ukesh Kumar, MCC Commissioner M K Savitha, Kannada and Culture Department Assistant Director M D Sudarshan and other district-level officials attended the programme.
Mandya minister highlights Kannada’s role in technology
In Mandya, Water Resources Minister and district in-charge Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy stressed that Kannada forms the foundation of the state’s identity, culture and history.
Speaking after hoisting the flag at the 71st Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations on Sunday, he said rapid changes were taking place in artificial intelligence, digital technology, science and research.
He emphasised that Kannada must evolve into a language of knowledge and technology to remain relevant amid these developments.
The minister’s remarks highlighted the need to expand the language’s presence in emerging fields and ensure that people can access modern knowledge and opportunities through Kannada.
District in-charge ministers K M Shivalingegowda and C Puttarangashetty also hoisted the Kannada flag and presided over Rajyotsava programmes in Hassan and Chamarajanagar districts respectively.
The celebrations across the districts highlighted the importance of preserving Kannada’s heritage while adapting the language to changing educational, technological and social needs.