BENGALURU: Historian Ramachandra Guha, playback singer K J Yesudas, hockey player V R Raghunath and atomic scientist M R Srinivasan are among the Rajyotsava awardees for 2017.
Releasing the list of 62 awardees, the Karnataka government said the choice of awardees was based on “social justice” and “equal district representation”.
Chief minister Siddaramaiah will give away the awards in Bengaluru on November 1. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, a 20gm gold medal and a citation.
Bislaiah | FORMER VICE-CHANCELLOR, UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
I had not expected this. I’m happy the government has recognized my service.
Dr Ravindranath Shanbhag | PRESIDENT, HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION FOUNDATION, UDUPI
I have not got any official communication from the government about being chosen for the Rajyotsava Award. After receipt of the communication, I’ll decide whether to accept it or not, the reasons for which I will explain later.
Sahana Kumari | NATIONAL RECORD HOLDER IN WOMEN’S HIGH JUMP
I’ve been applying for the past four years and so now I’m thankful to the government for selecting me for the award.
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