Former Karnataka Chief Minister S. M. Krishna, Infosys founder and IT industry veteran N. R. Narayana Murthy, and former badminton player Prakash Padukone have been selected for the 'Kempegowda International Award', instituted earlier this year.
In New Delhi, the 2nd edition of the Awards for Excellence in District Skill Development Scheme, DSDP has held in which the top 30 districts of the region were recognized for their unique best practices in skill development.