Culture in part of Karnataka and part of Kerala through various activities such as creating glossary, translation, and archival work to preserve and develop the language and culture of the Arebhashe. The academy is also working on a documentary collection for veteran personalities of this region, Digitalization of Arebhashe Books, including a seminar on youth literature, a drama camp, art camp among the Arebhashe people etc. The academy is based in Madikeri. Number of colleges have Arebhahse Language units and conducting various activities. Arebhashe Research Centre State Government of Karnataka announced in the year 2022-23 for A research centre for "Arebhashe" in Mangaluru University. Notable Arebhashe people Kedambadi Ramaiah Gowda, 19th Century Freedom fighter Guddemane Appaiah Gowda, 19th Century Freedom fighter D V Sadananda Gowda, 20th Chief Minister of Karnataka and Former Union Minister K. G. Bopaiah, 19th Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly Shobha Karandlaje, Politician Kurujni Venkatramana Gowda, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist K Kushalappa Gowda See also Dakshina Kannada Sullia Tulu Gowda Karnataka ethnic groups Yakshagana References Further reading Dravidian languages Languages of India Kannada language All articles that may contain original research