A delegation of Karnataka MPs led by Union Minister Ananth Kumar today met HRD Minister Smriti Irani and demanded autonomous status for 'CESCK', the Kannada classical study centre.
The delegation also requested Irani for shifting the Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Kannada (CESCK) from Mysuru to Bengaluru.
"Kannada writers, activists and the people who are interested in the classical language feel that autonomous status should be given to (CESCK)," the delegation said in a memorandum presented to the Human Resource Development Minister.
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The delegation which also comprised academicians and Karnataka BJP President B S Yeddyurappa, demanded release of adequate funds for reconstructing the CESCK building and giving a fresh push to research activities at the Centre.
"We also request you to write a letter to UNESCO to introduce and arrange for teaching classical Kannada in all countries of the world," it added.
