Over six months after the Congress took charge of the government of Karnataka, it is yet to appoint chairpersons and office-bearers to academies and authorities under the Kannada and Culture Department, rendering them defunct. Artistes and writers have alleged that, with only officials running the show, no new projects are being envisaged.
The government has established a total of 14 academies, six Rangayana (theatre repertory) units, and four authorities to promote and promote arts, literature and culture with specific funding. But with no appointments to posts of chairpersons and other office-bearers, these entities are engaged only in routine activities, such as selection of artistes and troupes for events and festivals such as Mysuru Dasara. Various key activities, including framing guidelines for Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act, 2022, are stalled.
