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Education
Karnataka to Raise Urdu Academy Funding and Hold Minority Group Meeting
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 09:04 AM
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The Karnataka government announced an increase in financial support for the Urdu Academy and plans a meeting with minority community representatives to discuss further initiatives.
Bengaluru, Karnataka – The state cabinet approved a higher allocation for the Urdu Academy, aiming to strengthen Urdu language promotion and cultural activities across the state. The decision, announced by the state’s education department, will raise the Academy's annual budget, allowing expanded scholarship programmes, literary events, and teacher training.
In conjunction with the funding boost, the government has scheduled a consultative meeting with leaders of minority groups. Officials said the dialogue will focus on assessing community needs, improving access to educational resources, and ensuring the new funds are deployed effectively.
The move comes amid broader efforts by the Karnataka administration to address minority concerns and preserve linguistic diversity. Stakeholders are expected to attend the meeting later this month, after which a detailed implementation plan will be released.
Education officials emphasized that the increased grant reflects the state’s commitment to cultural inclusivity and the development of Urdu as a medium of instruction and literature.
The Urdu Academy, established in 1972, has historically received modest funding; the latest increase is seen as a significant step toward revitalising Urdu scholarship in Karnataka.
In conjunction with the funding boost, the government has scheduled a consultative meeting with leaders of minority groups. Officials said the dialogue will focus on assessing community needs, improving access to educational resources, and ensuring the new funds are deployed effectively.
The move comes amid broader efforts by the Karnataka administration to address minority concerns and preserve linguistic diversity. Stakeholders are expected to attend the meeting later this month, after which a detailed implementation plan will be released.
Education officials emphasized that the increased grant reflects the state’s commitment to cultural inclusivity and the development of Urdu as a medium of instruction and literature.
The Urdu Academy, established in 1972, has historically received modest funding; the latest increase is seen as a significant step toward revitalising Urdu scholarship in Karnataka.