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Kannada University

Coordinates: 15°17′3.4″N 76°29′22.7″E / 15.284278°N 76.489639°E / 15.284278; 76.489639
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Kannada University
TypePublic
Established1991; 33 years ago (1991)
Academic affiliation
UGC
ChancellorGovernor of Karnataka
Vice-ChancellorD. V. Paramashivamurthy
Location
Hampi, Karnataka
,
India

15°17′3.4″N 76°29′22.7″E / 15.284278°N 76.489639°E / 15.284278; 76.489639
CampusRural
WebsiteOfficial website

Kannada University,[1] also called Hampi Kannada University, Hampi University, or Kannada University, Hampi, is a public research university in Hampi, Karnataka, founded in 1991 by the Government of Karnataka through the Kannada University Act, 1991,[2] with the aim to develop the Kannada language and to promote the literature, traditions, culture, and folklore of Karnataka. The university confers "Nadoja" awards, every year, which is equivalent to an Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt) degree. The award instituted by the university is given to eminent personalities for their contribution in various fields.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Untitled Page" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 June 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
  2. ^ http://dpal.kar.nic.in/.\23 of 1991 (E).pdf [bare URL PDF]
  3. ^ "6 get Nadoja awards | Deccan Herald". 20 December 2011.
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