The Karnataka Government won’t accept applications for Rajyotsava Awards from 2023. Instead, a panel is to be found to settle on the eligible candidates.
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The government is following in the footsteps of the central government. The central government chooses the Padma awardees by itself.
No applications are received from the candidates. The award is additionally called Rajyotsava Prahasti.
It’s the second-highest civilian award within the state presented on November 1. The award carries one lakh rupees and a trophy (20 grams).
Between 1966 and 1972, it had been called the Mysore State Award.
The awards are presented to distinguished individuals in drugs, Sports, science, arts, , Education, public affairs, welfare work.