Karnataka's Department of Kannada and Culture Initiates Online Poll for Reprinting Rare Books
Online public opinion poll for reprinting out-of-stock Kannada classics

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The Department of Kannada and Culture in Karnataka has launched an online poll to select out-of-stock Kannada classics for reprinting. Citizens can vote on 100 titles, with the top 20 set for publication, addressing a shortage of nearly 200 significant works.
- 01The department can reprint a maximum of 15 to 20 titles due to budget constraints.
- 02An initial list of 100 Kannada classics is available for public voting on the department's website.
- 03Books like 'Karnataka Parampare' and 'Adalitha Padakosha' are included in the poll, with some being exclusive state intellectual properties.
- 04The digital survey will run throughout the month, collecting votes to finalize the reprint list.
- 05These reprints aim to make highly sought-after literature accessible to the public, as many titles are not available in commercial bookstores.
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The Department of Kannada and Culture in Karnataka has initiated an online public opinion poll to select out-of-print Kannada classics for reprinting, aiming to engage literary enthusiasts in preserving the state's literary heritage. Currently, the department lacks physical copies of nearly 200 historically significant publications. Due to budgetary constraints, it can only accommodate 15 to 20 reprints this financial year. To facilitate this, a digital voting system has been integrated into the department's official website, where citizens can vote on an initial list of 100 classic titles. The top 20 books based on the votes will be prioritized for publication. Noteworthy titles include 'Karnataka Parampare,' a crucial reference for civil service exam candidates, and 'Adalitha Padakosha,' a specialized administrative dictionary. The poll is expected to run for the entire month, after which the results will guide the reprinting process, ensuring that valuable literature becomes accessible again.
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The initiative aims to make rare Kannada literature accessible to the public, addressing the demand for out-of-stock titles.
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