The Department of Women and Child Development has invited applications from children for Hoysala and Keladi Chennamma Awards for the year 2026-27.

Talented children in the age group of 5-18 years having achieved in innovation, scholastic, sports, art, culture and music will be presented with Hoysala and Keladi Chennamma Awards.

A total of 8 children selected from the above mentioned fields will be rewarded with Rs. 10,000 cash prize and certificate. The applications will be available at the Office of the Deputy Director, Department of Women and Child Development, Sthree Shakthi Bhavan, Krishnadevaraya Circle, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage.

The applications must be filled in Kannada language and the last date for submission is Sept.10 within 5.30 pm. For details, contact Ph: 0821 – 2495432, according to a press release.