On Friday, the Karnataka government officially designated Tulu as the state’s second additional administrative language, complementing Kannada. In a related move, the government initiated the renaming of Dakshina Kannada district to Mangaluru district. Additionally, it approved a series of development projects valued at Rs 32,611 crore aimed at enhancing infrastructure in the coastal region.
The Cabinet took these decisions at a special historic meeting held in Mangaluru. Addressing the media with Cabinet colleagues, Chief Minister D.K. It fulfils a long-standing demand for formal recognition of Tulu in the region, where it is widely spoken. Our government considers the baduku (life) and not the bhavane (sentiments) of the people.
Therefore, a region grows when a language is given recognition,” he said.
Shivakumar said the Cabinet had unanimously decided to recognise Tulu as an additional administrative language in Dakshina Kannada (Mangaluru) and Udupi districts. Earlier reporting noted: Shivakumar said the government had chosen to focus on the lives and needs of people rather than revisit why previous governments had not acted on the demand.
Earlier reporting noted: The decision was taken at the first Cabinet meeting held in the coastal city, at the Praja Soudha building. Earlier reporting noted: “I am not going to question why earlier governments failed to consider Tulu as the second language.
“Tulu is spoken prominently in the coastal districts. We will not discuss why the previous government did not take this decision. He explained that society cannot be built on emotions alone, and the government would focus on empowering people socially and economically. “This is Team Karnataka. A new Coastal and Malnad Karnataka Tourism Policy was also approved, which will treat tourism projects as infrastructure projects and provide greater support to investors, including extended loan repayment periods.
We will not do politics based on emotions,” Shivakumar said, adding that the government was committed to strengthening people’s social and economic power rather than indulging in emotional politics. He also said that, if necessary, the Cabinet would consider the economic and legal framework and hold meetings in the coming days to address issues requiring attention. The Cabinet is with you,” Shivakumar said, announcing that Tulu would be declared the state’s second additional administrative language, limited to Udupi and Dakshina Kannada (Mangaluru) districts. He said the government was seeking to utilise the region’s coastline, cultural heritage, and natural resources to promote tourism and generate employment.
