Kannada language skills to be made mandatory for government staff – The Hindu, Feb 21, 2010
Girish Pattanashetti Mukhyamantri Chandru for primary education in mother tongue in all States Gadag: Kannada Development Authority Chairman Mukhyamantri Chandru has said 1.2 lakh officials and employees in Karnataka will be trained in Kannada language skills so that Kannada can be made the language of administration. The training would be mandatory and those failing to learn Kannada to carry out day-to-day administration will face disciplinary action including denial of promotions and other benefits. Mr. Chandru said he had spoken to…