Kerala Tulu Academy Explained

Kerala Tulu Academy
Native Name:കേരള തുളു അക്കാദമി
Native Name Lang:ml
Formation:2007
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Founder:Government of Kerala
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Founding Location:Hosangady, Kasargod
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Type:Governmental organisation
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Headquarters:Hosangadi, Kasargod
Location:Durgippalla, Hosangady
Region:Kerala
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Language:Tulu language
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Website:https://keralatuluacademy.com/

Kerala Tulu Academy is an organisation under Government of Kerala which opened in 2007. The purpose of the academy is to preserve and promote Tulu language, Tulu script, Tulu literature and Tulu culture. It is located in Hosangadi in Kasargod district, Kerala which has a considerable population of Tulu speakers, a language minority in the state.[1] The academy was inaugurated by then Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan. The academy is planned to set up its office in Durgippalla[2] near Hosangadi in Kasargod district, Kerala.[3]

Umesh M Saliyan is the current president of the academy, with Vijayakumar Pavala as secretary.

Notes and References

  1. News: State gets a Tulu Academy - KERALA. The Hindu. 3 September 2007 . 2018-02-08.
  2. Web site: തുളു അക്കാദമിക്ക് കെട്ടിടം പണിയും. deshabhimani.com.
  3. Web site: 3 years of Kerala Tulu Academy. deccanherald.com. 2018-02-08.