Tulu Language Gains Administrative Recognition in Karnataka
In September 2026, the Karnataka State Cabinet approved according additional official (administrative) language status to Tulu in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, responding to a long-standing regional demand.
About Tulu Langauge
- Tulu is a major South Dravidian language predominantly spoken in Tulu Nadu, covering Dakshina Kannada and Udupi in Karnataka and parts of Kasaragod in Kerala.
- The Census of India treats it as an independent, non-scheduled language, with around 1.85-2 million native speakers.
Historical and Cultural Significance
- Ancient Heritage: Tulu has a literary, epigraphic and oral tradition extending over centuries and is considered an important branch of ....
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