MANGALURU: The Bengaluru unit of Jai Tulunad (R.) held a special discussion with Sudarshan Beluru, former adviser to Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and currently associated with the Centre’s Indian languages committee, on matters concerning the Tulu language and script.

The meeting focused particularly on efforts to secure recognition and approval for the Tulu script through the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru, and on the broader development and promotion of Tulu.

Sudarshan Beluru has previously served as an adviser on e-governance to then Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa. Contemporary reports also describe his background in journalism, Kannada digital initiatives and Indian-language knowledge platforms.

The Jai Tulunad delegation included president Vinay Maniyan, vice-president Sharath Kodavoor, former president Dhananjaya Acharya, former president Jayaprasad Kulal, and executive members Dhanraj Kulal, Sudarshan Acharya, Shashank Acharya and Shubhakara Mukula.

The delegation discussed various issues concerning the preservation, development and wider recognition of Tulu and its script.