CM assures more jobs for Kannadigas on state formation day (Ld)

Bengaluru, Nov 1 : Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Sunday assured the people of creating more jobs for Kannadigas (natives) and promoting Kannada with its culture on the state’s formation day.
“The state government will soon announce a special package to create more jobs for Kannadigas and promote their language (Kannada) and culture,” said Yediyurappa after inaugurating ‘Rajyotsava’ to celebrate the southern state’s 65th Formation Day.
Inaugurating the day-long celebrations at Kanteerava stadium in the city marking the occasion, the Chief Minister said the state would observe ‘Kannada Kayaka Varsha’ till October 2021 to promote the native language Kannada and its rich cultural heritage.
“We will hold smart programmes on the usage of Kannada to protect and develop it in this digital age across the state,” asserted Yediyurappa.
The state government will promote the use of Kannada as the official and administrative language for the service of people.
Referring to the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) across the country, the Chief Minister said its implementation in the state would also strengthen Kannada as the medium of instruction in mother tongue.