Madikeri: Addressing a long- standing demand of the Kodava community, the Karnataka Cabinet yesterday stamped its approval for the official use of 'Kodava / Kodavaru' on caste certificates and all other documents, replacing the previous 'Kodagaru' designation or classification.
The State Government has endorsed the recommendations put forth by the Karnataka Backward Classes Commission. The Commission's recommendations include the usage of 'Kodava' and 'Kodavaru' in Kannada and 'Kodava' and 'Kodavaru' in English, a departure from the earlier 'Kodagaru' designation.
