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CNC demands inclusion of Kodava language in 8th Schedule

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Inclusion of Kodava language in the Eighth Schedule will provide legal, cultural, and educational benefits to the Kodava community.

CNC members stage a protest in front of the deputy commissioner’s office in Madikeri on Saturday. / Credit: DH Photo

Madikeri:

Marking International Mother Language Day, leaders of the Codava National Council (CNC) staged a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office here on Saturday, demanding that Kodava language be included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

CNC President N U Nachappa placed several demands, including the inclusion of Kodava Thakk in the Eighth Schedule as recommended in the report of the Commission headed by noted linguist Pandit Dr Sitakant Mahapatra.

He urged that on the lines of Konkani language model and similar to the proposal for Tulu, Kodava be declared an official language of the state under Articles 345 and 347 of the Constitution, and implemented in administration and education under Article 350.

Inclusion of Kodava language in the Eighth Schedule will provide legal, cultural, and educational benefits to the Kodava community. Official recognition by the Central government will enhance the language’s prestige and prevent it from being treated merely as a dialect. It would also facilitate the introduction of Kodava as a medium of instruction in school curricula.

He also alleged that the names of local Kodava folk villages, hamlets, and even festivals have been altered into Kannada, distorting them. This, he said, reflects disregard for Kodava heritage and uniqueness and amounts to a violation of human rights.

A memorandum was submitted to the government through DC S J Somashekar on the occasion.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> India> Karnataka / by DHNS / February 22nd, 2026

Tulu, Kodava and Are Bhashe have enriched Kannada

July 7, 2025Arts, Culture & EntertainmentAre Bhashe, Kodava Language, Kodava Poet Vivek Aiyappa, Kodava Poets, Tulu Kodava Are Bhashe Kavithegala Sammilana, Vivek Aiyappaadmin

Mysuru:

The fusion of Tulu, Kodava and Are Bhashe has added richness and depth to Kannada, underscoring the idea that within the Dravidian language family, there exists no hierarchy. Rather, only native expressions are rooted in their own soil.

This sentiment was at the heart of a panel discussion titled ‘Tulu-Kodava-Are Bhashe Kavithegala Sammilana,’ held as part of the Mysuru Literature Festival yesterday. The session featured Are Bhashe writer Tulasi Mohan, Tulu poet Akshata Raj and Kodava poet Vivek Aiyappa.

Each poet presented readings of their works in Kannada and their respective native languages, offering audiences a glimpse into the lyrical beauty of Kannada and its interconnected linguistic traditions.

Abdul Rashid, senior announcer at Mysuru Akashvani, observed that Kannada has taken root and flourished across various regions, and its flowers, he said, are languages like Tulu, Kodava and regional dialects.

He highlighted how, for Kodavas, exposure to multiple languages from birth fosters a deeper connection to Kannada and other native tongues.

He also noted that the Kannada script currently serves as the writing system for many of these languages, reinforcing Kannada’s foundational role in the broader linguistic ecosystem.

There was discussion about the growing momentum for officially recognising independent scripts for both Kodava and Tulu languages. If this recognition is granted in the near future, it would be a natural progression, speakers opined.

Akshata Raj emphasised the need to move beyond outdated ideas of linguistic superiority or inferiority. “Tulu, Kodava and Are Bhashe are not lesser. They are sibling languages to Kannada,” she stated, adding that all Dravidian languages deserve equal respect and recognition

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / July 06th, 2025

Kodavas seek MP’s support for long-pending demands

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Mysuru:

The United Kodava Organisation (UKO) has formally appealed to Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar to address the long-standing demands of the Kodava ethnic community.

This appeal follows a meeting of the UKO delegation led by President Kokkalemada Manju Chinnappa with the MP in Mysuru on Friday.

Yaduveer assured the delegation of his unwavering support. He committed to advancing the community’s concerns with dedication, promising to navigate the necessary processes to achieve a positive and effective resolution.

The delegation, which included notable dignitaries such as former Education Minister of Karnataka and current MLC Adagur H. Vishwanath, played a crucial role in highlighting the community’s needs. Vishwanathprovided valuable insights into the issues and stressed the urgency of addressing them.

Three primary demands

• Inclusion of Kodava community in the Central List of Other Backward Classes (OBC) to ensure equitable opportunities in education, employment and governance.

• Inclusion of Kodava Language in Central Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages (SPPEL) and Augmenting Study Materials in Indian Languages through Translation and Academic Writing (ASMITA) Projects to preserve and promote Kodava thakk, which is on the brink of extinction.

• Inclusion of Kodava Language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution to recognise and protect the linguistic and cultural identity of the Kodava community.

The delegation emphasised the historical struggles of the Kodava community since Kodagu’s integration with Karnataka in 1956.

They argued that these demands are crucial for the preservation of Kodava language and culture and for gaining access to enhanced educational and employment opportunities through OBC status. Constitutional recognition of the Kodava language would further solidify its protection and promotion.

The UKO delegation comprised Cheppudira Suju Karumbaiah, Kallichanda Robin Subbaiah, Nellamakkada Jeffrey Madaiah, Ajnikanda Suraj Thimmaiah, Machamada Ramesh, Boliyangada Bopanna, Pudiyokkada Dinesh, Machanada Aruna Somaiah, Theethimada Bose Aiyappa, Ponjanda Giri, Chiriyapanda Vishu Kalappa, Kotrangada Pemmaiah, Cheppudira Prathima Karumbaiah, Kallichanda Deena Uthappa, Bollachettira Myna Kalappa and Kokkalemada Rathi Kushalappa.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / September 02nd, 2024