Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Aug 6: The Kannada Development Authority (KDA) has launched a new initiative to introduce Kannada language education in around 2,000 madrasas across Karnataka. The programme was inaugurated in Bengaluru with training for 180 madrasa teachers.

KDA chairman Purushottam Bilimale, who inaugurated the training, said the goal is to enhance communication and foster better understanding between communities through the promotion of the state’s language. He emphasized that learning Kannada would enable minority communities to participate more fully in the state’s social and cultural life.

As part of the initiative, KDA is preparing to release 100 books under the title Foundations of Kannada Language Harmony for students to support the learning process.

Bilimale also proposed that the Urdu Academy, currently an autonomous body, be brought under the Department of Kannada and Culture. He noted that other language academies already function under this department and actively conduct cultural events, and suggested that similar involvement from the Urdu Academy would boost participation in public initiatives.

Minority welfare minister Zameer Ahmed responded positively, assuring that appropriate action would be taken. He also stated that Kannada lessons would be extended to maulvis working in mosques.