As part of Kannada Rajyotsava, Bengaluru-based Karnataka Samskrutika Academy has invited entries from achievers in different fields for conferment of ‘Kannada Rajyotsava’, ‘Karnataka Bhushana’, Shikshana Ratna’, ‘Sahakara Ratna’, ‘Karnataka Ratna Shri’ and ‘Karnataka Vikasa Ratna’ awards. Achievers (men, women and students) from different fields who have excelled in fields such as Education, Dance, Music, Culture, Agriculture, Industry, Law, Environment, Social Service, Wrestling, Medical Service, Cottage and Home Industries, Kannada land and language, pro-people movements, job creation, communal harmony etc., can apply.

The entries should be sent along with supporting documents and other records, before Oct. 10, 2026 to the Academy Office: No.3, 4th Main Road (Bhyrappa Road), near BWSSB Office, Annapoorneshwarinagar, Mallathahalli, Bengaluru-91. For more details, contact Mob:  99166-90077 or 81232-53337, according to a press release.