Kannada University

Kannada University,[1] also called Hampi Kannada University or Hampi University or Kannada University, Hampi, is a public research university in Hampi, Karnataka, founded in 1991 by the Government of Karnataka through the Kannada University Act, 1991,[2] with the aim to develop the Kannada language and to promote the literature, traditions, culture, and folklore of Karnataka. The university confers "Nadoja" awards, every year, which is equivalent to an Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt) degree. The award instituted by the university is given to eminent personalities for their contribution in various fields.[3]

Kannada University
TypePublic
Established1991
ChancellorThe Governor of Karnataka
Vice-ChancellorS.C. Ramesh
Location,
15°17′3.4″N 76°29′22.7″E
CampusRural
AffiliationsUGC
WebsiteOfficial website

References

  1. "Untitled Page" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 June 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
  2. http://dpal.kar.nic.in/.%5C23%20of%201991%20(E).pdf
  3. "6 get Nadoja awards | Deccan Herald". 20 December 2011.


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