Kodava Sahitya Academy
The Kodava Sahitya Academy is an organisation under the Government of Karnataka which preserves and promotes the Kodava language, literature and culture.
| Abbreviation | KASA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Madikeri, Kodagu |
| Location | |
Region served | India |
President | Ajjinikanda Mahesh Nachaiah |
Parent organisation | Kannada and culture department, Government of Karnataka |
Foundation
[edit]The Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy was founded in 1994 when Veerappa Moily was the Chief Minister of Karnataka.[1][2]
Recent developments
[edit]Every year, the Kodava Sahitya Academy announces and confers awards upon Kodava speaking achievers in the fields of culture and language. The academy also publishes books in the Kodava language.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
Since 2021, the Mangalore University now teaches an MA degree in the Kodava language.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Kodava Sahitya Academy-Bollinamme unveils silver jubilee logo". News Karnataka. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ "Kodava Sahitya Academy Silver Jubilee in June". Star of Mysore. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ "Kodava Academy honorary, book awards conferred". Deccan Herald. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ "'Plan to organise Kodava Sahitya Vishwa Sammelana'". Deccan Herald. 22 October 2019. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ "Kodava Academy Awards Announced". Star of Mysore. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ "Entries invited for Kodava Sahitya Academy awards". Deccan Herald. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ "Create a world of Kodava folklore, says M C Nanaiah". Deccan Herald. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ "'Get acquainted with Kodava tradition'". Deccan Herald. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ "Mangalore University to offer MA in Kodava language". Deccan Herald. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2022.