NEWS  – The list of 69 awardees for the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award 2024 was announced by Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi.

HIGHLIGHTS

Event Location and Significance

• New Venue: Ceremony to be held on the steps of Vidhana Soudha instead of Ravindra Kalakshetra
• Reason for Change: To accommodate a larger audience expected to attend

KARNATAKA SAMBHRAMA-50 SUVARNA MAHOTSAVA AWARDS

• Purpose: Commemorating the golden jubilee of the renaming of the state as Karnataka.
• Total Awardees: 100 recipients (50 men and 50 women)
• Prize: Rs. 50,000 per awardee

Notable Awardees

• Television Achievement: Actor Sihi Kahi Chandru for contributions to the small screen

ABOUT THE RAJYOTSAVA AWARD

• Established in 1966, this is Karnataka’s second-highest civilian honor.
• Occasion: Awarded on November 1st annually, coinciding with Kannada Rajyotsava, Karnataka’s state formation day.
• Eligibility: Recognizes individuals for contributions in fields such as:
  • Arts, Literature, Science, Education, Social Service, Sports, Medicine, Industry, and Public Affairs.
• Inclusivity: Open to non-residents who contribute to Karnataka’s welfare.
• Exceptions: Not awarded in 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, and 2009.
• Financial and Material Rewards:
  • 5 lakh cash prize
  • 24-gram gold medal
  • Citation