Madikeri, Feb. 10:
The Codava National Council (CNC) has urged the Centre to present the Jnanpith award posthumously to renowned litterateur of Kodagu Haradasa Appacha Kavi, hailing from the Appaneravanda family.

CNC President N.U. Nachappa, who put forth this demand at a press conference held here yesterday, said that at a time when Kodava culture was edging towards digression due to cultural invasion, it was Appacha Kavi who through his unique literature, gave a new lease of life to Kodava dialect. The stories, drama, folk songs and poetry penned by him are gaining credence in the modern day and has been the inspiration for many more Kodava writers.

Nachappa said that he had submitted a memorandum in this regard to the Kodagu district administration, to be forwarded to the Central Government and the Kendra Sahitya Academy.

CNC members Jammada Mohan, Kaliyanda Prakash, Mookonda Dileep, Pullera Kalappa, Shwathi Kalappa and Ajjettira Rani were present at the press conference.

source: http://www.StarofMysore.com / General News / February 10th, 2012