Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Oct 30: The Karnataka government has announced the prestigious Rajyotsava Awards for the year 2026 to honour eminent personalities who have rendered remarkable service across various fields. The awards are being conferred as part of the 71st state Rajyotsava celebrations.
The official order was issued on October 30, 2026, by the Department of Kannada and Culture. Several distinguished individuals from the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts have been selected for the state honour this year.
The awardees from Dakshina Kannada are:
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Vishwanath Suvarna in the field of media and photography.
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A C Bhandary of the Akhila Bharata Tulu Okkuta in the field of social service.
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Dr Indira Hegde in the field of literature.
The awardees from Udupi are:
In total, the government has selected 71 achievers across multiple disciplines, including folk arts, science and technology, administration, education, sports, and agriculture. The official notification was issued by the under secretary to the government, Kannada and Culture department.