On account of Rajyotsava, Kannada and Culture Department has organised a unique Kannada-speaking competition.  Interested participants should send a video of them speaking fluently in Kannada language only, for not more than 3 to 4 minutes, on Kannada land, language and culture.

Winners of District-level contest will be awarded with cash prizes: First place – Rs. 5,000; second – Rs. 3,000; third – Rs. 2,000. The first prize winners in District-level contests will be qualified for State-level where the winners will be rewarded with cash prizes: First place – Rs. 50,000; second – Rs. 30,000 and third – Rs. 20,000. The videos should be sent before Oct. 27 to Mob: 76760-17144. For details, contact  Ph: 0821-2513225, according to a press release.