<p>In a letter to the Prime Minister, he drew his attention to the fact that the matter had been pending for over a year. The notification granting Kannada classical language status was issued on October 31, 2008.<br />Consequently, the state was entitled to certain benefits for implementation of the Classical Language Status, including instituting two major annual international awards for scholars of eminence in Kannada, a centre for excellence for studies in Kannada and creation of professional chairs on Kannada in Central Universities under the UGC.<br />However, the operationalisation of these benefits required the constitution of a standing committee comprising experts in the field, he said. <br /></p>
<p>In a letter to the Prime Minister, he drew his attention to the fact that the matter had been pending for over a year. The notification granting Kannada classical language status was issued on October 31, 2008.<br />Consequently, the state was entitled to certain benefits for implementation of the Classical Language Status, including instituting two major annual international awards for scholars of eminence in Kannada, a centre for excellence for studies in Kannada and creation of professional chairs on Kannada in Central Universities under the UGC.<br />However, the operationalisation of these benefits required the constitution of a standing committee comprising experts in the field, he said. <br /></p>