Kannada Department

Overview | Faculty | Activities

Brief History of Department
The Department of Kannada has had a glorious past containing excellent lecturers with remarkable abilities. Prof. M V Srinivasa Murthy, a first rank holder from Mysore University was the first person to be appointed as the Head of the department of Kannada that has been in existence from the beginning of the college. As the work load gradually increased more teachers were appointed in the subsequent years. K S Karunakaran a reputed translator from Malayalam to Kannada, was the next person to be appointed. T K Shivanna who was appointed later was a famous athlete at the University level and was known to be a good singer as well. The others who joined the department later include MR. K R Basavaraju, N H Nagaraj, and J. C. Chennabasappa.

The department of Kannada was fortunate to have a lecturer like T.S. Nagaraja Shetty , who was a recipient of ‘Bala Sahitya Puraskar Award from Kendra Sahitya Academy, and State Sahitya Academy Award, Aryabhata award for literature, Goruru Sahitya award and several awards for his Children’s literature. He retired as the Principal of the college. Dr. G. S. Ramesh, an alumni of our institution and a gold medalist both in BA and MA course, also served the institution. P. Thangamma, A N Jagadamba and T.S. Kantharajaih, were also inducted into the department as faculty. Presently, Mr. T S Kantharajaiah heads the department. He has cracked the National Eligibility Test (NET) and is actively involved in various activities like NSS, and Youth Red Cross and Bharath Scouts and Guides. The younger lecturers appointed later include Mrs. Renuka D, who is pursuing her PhD on ‘The concept of Urban and Rural in the Modern Kannada novels. She has published research papers in journals. Mr. Vishwanath and B C Ravishankar are management appointed staff members currently working in the department.

Papers Offered at the U G Level:
1. Linguistics
2. Old and New Kannada Literature
3. Folklore
4. Drama
5. Fiction
6. Poetry
7. Epics
8. Criticism

Faculty Members

S/N	Faculty	Name	Qualification	Area of Specialization	Contact No.	Email
1		Dr. Renuka D.      HOD & Assistant Professor	M.A., B.Ed., UGC-NET	Folklore	9880199277	renukadevaraju1985@gmail.com
2		H.S. Vishwantha Lecturer	M.A., B.Ed	Folklore	9945057748	vishwanathahs57@gmail.com
3		Indresh D S Lecturer	M.A., M.Phil, ,B.Ed	Folklore	9482937339	dsindresha@gmail.com
4		B.C. Ravishankara Lecturer	M.A., B.Ed., SLET	Folklore	7676662223	ravittr63@gmail.com

 

 

Activities
S/N	Event	Date	Details	Speaker	Conducted by
	Special Lecture	29-03-2019	Janapada Sahithya Swaroopa	Sri Kanchirayappa, Writer	Department of Kannada, PAAC, Tiptur
	Parichai Exhibition	11-01-2020	Parichai Exhibition on Introduction of Kannada Subject and displaying of Works of Great Poets	Inaguarated by Prof. Rajkumar	Department of Kannada, PAAC, Tiptur
	Special Lecture	24-01-2020	Importance of Learning Language at Present	Dr. C.K. Jagadeesh, Associate Professor, Govt College, Bangalore	Department of Kannada, PAAC, Tiptur
	Special Lecture	21-02-2020	Mother Language Day	T. S. Kantharajaiah, Assistant Professor, PAAC, Tiptur	Department of Kannada, PAAC, Tiptur

 

 

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About Pallagatti Adavappa Arts College Tiptur
When the Kalpataru Vidya Samsthe Trust was formed in 1962, to administer Kalpataru College, it offered all the three streams of arts, science and commerce. The college flourished for two decades until the strength exceeded 2,500 students. The college had to be bifurcated according to the directions of the collegiate education. So, an independent college for the Arts and Commerce streams was established in the year 1982 and was named after the founder president and philanthropist, Pallagatti Adavappa, while, the science college retained the name Kalpataru.

KALPATARU VIDYA SAMSTHE (R), TIPTUR (ESTD.1961) :
Kalpataru Vidya Samsthe, an important centre for higher education has dispersed knowledge to the local rural masses for nearly six decades and has grown from strength to strength over these years. KVS is instrumental in putting Tiptur on the map of the academia. Today, the Management is flourishing with eight sister institutions one more reputed than the other.

Message from the principal

Dear students, Faculty and Visitors

It is with immense pride and a deep sense of commitment that I welcome you to Pallagatti Adavappa Arts and Commerce First Grade College, Tiptur an Institution under Kalpataru Vidya Samsthe ® is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, ethical values, and holistic development since its inception in 1962. For over six decades, our college has been a beacon of knowledge, shaping generations of students from rural area into responsible and accomplished individuals. [In 1982 because of huge strength the Kalpataru College got bifurcated as Pallagatti Adavappa Arts and Commerce First Grade College and Kalpataru Science College].

Guided by our vision of “Education for Wisdom, Conduct, and Livelihood,” we aspire to cultivate an environment where learning transcends classrooms, empowering students with intellectual depth, professional competence and moral integrity. Our mission is to make quality education accessible to all, nurturing individuals who are not only knowledgeable but also socially responsible and culturally refined.

In an era of rapid global transformations, we take pride in offering a green campus, a digitalized library, experiential learning through NSS, Scouts and Guides, Red Cross and cutting –edge add-on course like Tally Solutions, ensuring that our students are equipped with both traditional wisdom and modern skills. Our mentoring system and expert faculty provide personalized guidance, fostering a culture of curiosity, critical thinking and a lifelong learning.

Recognizing the importance of career opportunities, our institution has started organizing Job fair bringing together leading recruiters and aspiring professionals under one roof so that it bridges the gap between academia and industry, helping students transition seamlessly into the professional word.

As a college with rich legacy, we have consistently adapted to the changing educational landscape while preserving our core values. Education at our institute is not just about academic success- it is about building character, fostering leadership and inspiring innovation. We encourage our students to dream beyond boundaries, embrace challenges and contribute meaningfully to society.

As we continue this journey of enlightenment and progress, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our faculty, students, alumni, and stakeholders who contribute to the legacy of our institution. I invite you to explore our website and be part of this vibrant academic community.

Together, let us strive for excellence, wisdom, and a future rich in possibilities.

Warm Regards,
Dr Vijaya Kumari TR
Principal
Pallagatti Adavappa Arts and Commerce First Grade College, Tiptur

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