52-member advisory committee formed for State Awards

A 52-member advisory committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Kannada and Culture Minister Shivraj Tangadgi, and under the chairmanship of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The committee includes ministers like G. Parameshwara, K.J. George, Shivraj Tangadgi, Satish Jarakihole, and M.B. Patil. The committee will select recipients for the State Awards, which will be given to 71 achievers this year. Each award includes ₹5 lakh cash and a 25 gram gold medal.