Tulu will have to evolve as an administrative language: Purushottam Bilimale | Decode Karnataka
The Karnataka government has granted official language status to Tulu, a language spoken in the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Experts are now discussing the practical implications and challenges of integrating Tulu into administrative functions.
Why it matters
Language policy is a sensitive issue in India, and this move represents a significant step for regional linguistic identity and administrative inclusion.
On September 18, the Karnataka Cabinet fulfilled a long-pending demand by deciding to accord the additional official language status to Tulu , which is widely spoken in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.
What does the new status actually mean for the Tulu language? What changes for an ordinary Tulu-speaking citizen? Are there challenges to its implementation?
Published - September 25, 2026 11:00 am IST
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