Cardiologist and director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of vas Sciences and analysis C.N. Manjunath, author Krishnappa G. and social activist and bourgeois S. Shadakshari are selected for the Nadoja Award given by Kanarese University in Hampi. The dignitaries are worthy with the award by Governor Thawarchand Gehlot, who is that the Chancellor of the university.
The Nadoja Award may be a prestigious award conferred annually by Kanarese University, Hampi, India to eminent personalities for his or her contribution in varied fields. The word “Nadoja” belongs to Adikavi Pampa which implies `teacher to the Land’s and Instituted in 1995. Award is given to eminent personalities for his or her contribution in varied fields. 1st recipient of award: Kuvempu (Literature), S. Nijalingappa (Politics) and Gangubai Hangal (Hindustani Music).