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reconnection, and nurturing engaging not only in language
a sense of belonging among learning, but also in Kannada
young NRI Kannadigas in the UAE. literature, songs, storytelling, and
Growth through Community festivals.
Effort What makes Kannada Patha
Over the years, KPSD has shaale, Dubai truly special is
grown steadily through the its strong community spirit.
unwavering support of parents, Teachers volunteer their time
volunteers, teachers, and after long working hours, parents
community leaders. Esteemed actively participate in events, and
patrons such as Praveen Shetty children proudly read, write, and
and Mohan Narasimha Murthy, speak Kannada despite being
Advisors Mohammad Mooluru surrounded by multiple global
and Dr. Frank Fernandes, and languages. The Honourable
support from community Prime Minister’s mention of this
organisations played a vital role initiative stands as a testament
in this journey. to this collective effort and
Classes became more cultural commitment.
structured, syllabi were Free Learning through
developed with the support of Selfless Service
the Karnataka Government’s KPSD operates on a strictly
Kannada Development Board, non-commercial basis. We
and cultural programmes were believe that passing linguistic
introduced. Students began knowledge to the younger

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