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Da Ra Bendre Nidhi: annual grants for Kannada-literature PhD/PG scholars

Indian National Congress · Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election 2023

Last updated 20 Jun 2026

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Original manifesto wording

“To provide Rupees one lakh annual grant to people pursuing PhDs in Kannada literature and a Rs.25,000 annual grant to people pursuing PG in Kannada literature under "Da Ra Bendre Kannada Bhasha Adhyayana Puraskara Nidhi".”

From the Indian National Congress manifestoView Manifestop.24

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Promise of annual grants under the Da Ra Bendre Kannada Bhasha Adhyayana Puraskara Nidhi (Rs 1 lakh for PhD and Rs 25,000 for PG scholars in Kannada literature). Not confirmed as established in approved sources. Status pending.