Karnataka preparing Kannada for AI era: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

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Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced initiatives to strengthen Kannada in education to prepare for the AI era, emphasizing the importance of mother tongue for creativity and job security.
Karnataka preparing Kannada for AI era: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
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At the 70th Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized the need to prepare the Kannada language for the challenges posed by the Artificial Intelligence (AI) era. He argued that the dominance of English and Hindi has weakened children's creativity and intellectual development, advocating for education in the mother tongue. The government plans to establish 800 Kannada medium and 100 Urdu medium schools with improved infrastructure, alongside introducing Kannada in 180 madrasas, expanding to all 1,500 in the future. Siddaramaiah criticized the Union Government for neglecting regional languages and called for laws to support mother tongue education. He also noted Karnataka's economic growth and urged the youth to uphold the state's progressive legacy.
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Key insights

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    Focus on Mother Tongue: Emphasizing education in Kannada to enhance creativity.

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    Investment in Education: Plans for significant funding to upgrade Kannada medium schools.

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    Linguistic Harmony: Promoting cultural and emotional unity through language.

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    Economic Growth: Karnataka leads in FDI, showcasing its economic strength.

Takeaways

The Karnataka government's initiatives aim to ensure that Kannada thrives in the AI era, fostering creativity and job security while promoting linguistic and cultural unity among its citizens.

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