Addressing the valedictory of Kannada Sogadina Samavesha, a four-day convention on the dialects of Kannada here on Sunday, he said that ample funds will be provided to hold the convention. The convention has evoked overwhelming response from the people, he stated.
Regarding the resolution passed at the convention pressing the government for establishment of a university for study and research on folklore, Chief Minister Yeddyurappa said that a decision in this regard will be taken after studying the viability.
He assured of providing financial aid for publishing a dictionary of Kannada dialects and languages like Tulu, Beary, Konkani and Kodava, and an online encyclopedia in
Kannada.