Eight named for Karmayogi Award-2026
Eight personalities across education, social service, literature, art, healthcare, industry and entrepreneurship have been chosen for the Karmayogi Award-2026. The awards will be conferred in Kalaburagi on August 23, marking the fourth death anniversary of Shantlingappa Patil Kadaganchi.
Key takeaways
- Eight individuals across diverse fields have been chosen for the Karmayogi Award-2026.
- The award ceremony will take place in Kalaburagi on Sunday, August 23, commemorating Shantlingappa Patil Kadaganchi.
- Each award carries a cash prize of ₹51,000 and includes a citation.
What Happened
The Karmayogi Award-2026 has been bestowed on eight individuals drawn from diverse fields, including education, social service, literature, art, healthcare, industry and entrepreneurship. The award honours Shantlingappa S. Patil Kadaganchi, a former FKCCI president and industrialist. The recipients are: Channaveer Shivacharya (education), Vilasavati Khuba (social service), A.K. Rameshwar (literature), Pundit Fakkiresh Kanavi (art), Shekar Patil (oncology, HCG Hospital, Bengaluru) in health, Sanjeev Gupta (director, Fortune Geoponics, Kalaburagi) in industry, Rahulkumar N. Baldota (joint managing director, MSPL Limited, Hospet) in business, and Preetam Mehta (chairman of SRN Mehta Group of Institutions, Kalaburagi) as an entrepreneur.
The eight individuals were announced by Manu Baligar, former president of Kannada Sahitya Parishat, who noted their significant contributions across their respective fields. The awards will be presented in Kalaburagi on Sunday, August 23, to commemorate the fourth death anniversary of Shantlingappa Patil Kadaganchi. Each prize includes a cash amount of ₹51,000 and a citation.
Why It Matters
The selection highlights sustained service and achievement across a broad spectrum of public life, tying contemporary recognition to the memory of a prominent regional industrialist and former FKCCI president. The ceremony in Kalaburagi links regional cultural and professional leadership with a commemorative event centered on a historic figure from the FKCCI community.
Background
Shantlingappa S. Patil Kadaganchi was a notable industrialist and former president of FKCCI. The award named in his memory is intended to honour individuals who have made meaningful contributions in education, social service, literature, art, healthcare, industry, business and entrepreneurship.
Key Facts
- Eight personalities have been selected for the Karmayogi Award-2026.
- Fields represented include education, social service, literature, art, healthcare, industry, business, and entrepreneurship.
- Recipients: Channaveer Shivacharya; Vilasavati Khuba; A.K. Rameshwar; Pundit Fakkiresh Kanavi; Shekar Patil; Sanjeev Gupta; Rahulkumar N. Baldota; Preetam Mehta.
- Awards to be presented in Kalaburagi on Sunday, August 23.
- Each award includes ₹51,000 in cash and a citation.
- Named in memory of Shantlingappa S. Patil Kadaganchi, former FKCCI president.
What Happens Next
The ceremony in Kalaburagi will formally acknowledge the eight awardees and present the cash prizes and citations. Details about the exact program or speakers beyond the award presentation were not provided in the announcement.
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