Yaduveer urges Centre to grant autonomy to classical Kannada study centre
MP for Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has urged the Ministry of Education to grant autonomous status to the Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Kannada (CESCK), Mysuru.
Mr. Yaduveer highlighted that although Kannada was declared a classical language 17 years ago, the study centre is yet to receive autonomy—an essential step for its growth and development.
In a letter addressed to the Ministry, Mr. Yaduveer stressed the importance of autonomy to expand the centre's academic and research activities. He pointed out that the CESCK currently functions under the Central Institute of Indian Languages and is managed by a team comprising a project director, 11 academic staff, and 8 administrative personnel.
He noted that the Centre has played a significant role in promoting Kannada through various programmes, publications, and scholarly works. However, without autonomy and infrastructure, its potential remains constrained, he argued.
A key requirement for autonomy is the establishment of a dedicated building. In this regard, the University of Mysore Syndicate has identified four acre and two gunta of land near the Pump House, opposite Basavapeetha, for a permanent campus. The State government had issued an order in 2020 approving the allotment of this land.
Mr. Yaduveer requested the Ministry of Education and the Department of Higher Education to expedite the release of necessary funds and provide full support for the construction of the new facility and the upgradation of the centre's infrastructure.
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