Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy announces book awards

The Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy has announced its literary award winners for 2024 and 2025. The awards recognize excellence in poetry, drama, and novels, with a ceremony scheduled for October 4 in Bengaluru.
Why it matters
These awards highlight the preservation and promotion of regional Tulu literature and cultural heritage in India.
The Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy has announced its book awards for 2024 and 2025.
Yashoda Mohan’s work ‘Tadya Kadapunaga’ has been selected for the 2024 poetry award, while Akshata Raj Perla’s ‘Mandara Malaka’ has been chosen for the 2024 award in drama category.
For the year 2025, Rupakala Alva’s ‘Pammakkena Pormbata’ has been selected for the novel award, and Ashok N. Kadeshivalaya’s ‘Badk Bagyoda Bolpu’ has been chosen for the poetry award.
Each award carries a cash prize of ₹25,000 and a citation plaque.
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