Nadoja Award 2022: Author Krishnappa G., social activist S. Shadakshari, and physician and head of the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research C.N. Manjunath have all been chosen to receive the Nadoja Award from Kannada University in Hampi. The dignitaries will be honoured with the award by Governor Thawarchand Gehlot, who is the Chancellor of the university.
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About Dr. Manjunath, Shadakshari and Krishnappa:
Dr. Manjunath, who hails from Cholenahalli in Channarayapatna taluk of Hassan district, is a well-known cardiologist and helms the State-run Jayadeva Cardiology Institute, one of the premier cardiology institutes in the country.
The social services provided by Mr. Shadakshari, who hails from Talavur in the Chintamani taluk of the Chikkaballapur district, are well-known. His Ramanashree Prathisthan, in association with Akhila Bharata Sharana Sahitya Parishat, has been identifying scholars and writers who have made significant contributions to the cultural heritage of the State and honouring them with Ramanashree Awards for the last 16 years. Mr. Shadakshari is also the chairman of Ramanashree Hotel and Group of Institutions.
Mr. Krishnappa, often known as Bendre Krishnappa, hails from the nearby Bengaluru town of Cholanayakanahalli. He was chosen to receive the prize for his contribution to the literary world.
About the Nadoja Award 2022:
The Nadoja Award is a prestigious award presented annually by Kannada University, Hampi, India to eminent personalities for their contribution in various fields. The word “Nadoja” is from the Adikavi Pampa language, which was established in 1995 and has the meaning “teacher to the Land.” Award is given to eminent personalities for their contribution in various fields. First recipient of award: Kuvempu (Literature), S. Nijalingappa (Politics) and Gangubai Hangal (Hindustani Music).
