Cultural, literary council of Karnataka govt employees to take oath on Sunday

Mysuru: The Karnataka State Government Employees Cultural and Literary Council will hold an induction and felicitation programme at 10 am on Sunday, April 26, at Pappa Hall, Vidyavardhaka Sangha, in Dharwad.

Announcing this at a press meet, in Mysuru, on Monday, state vice-president Ganesh Niluvagilu said, over 1,000 participants, including officials from across Karnataka, are expected to attend the event, induction of new office-bearers at the state and district levels, and presentation of ‘Kayakakalpa’ award to outstanding government employees, and cultural performances by members.

The council aims to provide a platform to government employees to showcase their talent in literature, art and Kannada culture, while helping them cope with work-related stress.

Lakshmi, senior vice-president, and Mamatha Mysuru district president, appealed to the government employees to participate in large numbers. They emphasised: “It is important to preserve our traditional practices and reconnect younger generations with Kannada language and cultural values”.

Pallavi and Raghavendra were present at the press meet.