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  1. An Andhra Pradesh model is guiding the implementation of the Tulu language in Karnataka.
  2. Advocacy groups are urging the government to declare Tulu as a second official language and are objecting to the winding up of the Tulu postgraduate programme.

Karnataka Cabinet Considers Tulu as Second Official Language for Administration

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The Karnataka Cabinet considered the proposal to recognize Tulu as the state’s second additional administrative language on September 19, 2026. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and his Cabinet colleagues were lauded for the decision, which was seen as responding to long-pending demands from the coastal Karnataka region. Meanwhile, the government is reportedly pursuing the inclusion of Tulu in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution through the Rajya Sabha.

From indiatimes.com, thehindu.com

Why it matters

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The move follows a precedent where the state government had previously been approached about the inclusion of Tulu in the Eighth Schedule. Advocacy groups are urging the government to pursue this matter with the Union government, noting that the state government is ready to extend necessary cooperation.

Advocacy groups are urging the government to declare Tulu as a second official language and are objecting to the winding up of the Tulu postgraduate programme. An Andhra Pradesh model is guiding the implementation of the Tulu language in Karnataka.

From indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • KarnatakaIndian state whose administration is undergoing a language policy review.
  • governmentThe executive body responsible for implementing major policy changes regarding language and governance.
  • Dakshina Kannada districtA district within Karnataka that is the specific geographical focus of the language recognition issue.

How it developed

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  1. Karnataka grants Tulu official language status1 source
  2. Karnataka government pushes for Tulu language inclusion in the Eighth Schedule via Rajya Sabha.1 source
  3. Cabinet considers Tulu language for administrative use in Karnataka.1 source

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