Authors and Publishers who are seeking selection of their books in any language first published in Karnataka in the year 2025, by the State-level Books Selection Committee, should first get their books registered at the State Central Library, Cubbon Park,  Bengaluru, before Jan. 31. The books registered after the due date will not be considered for selection. For details, log on to the Department of Public Libraries website — https://dpl.karnataka.gov.in/ or call Ph: 080-22864994/22867358 or 0821-2425875/2425975.