Mangaluru, (The Hindu): The 14th edition of Alvas Nudisri showcasing Kannada literature, culture, art and agriculture will be held on the 200-acre campus of Alvas College in Moodbidri between November 30 and December 3.

While Alvas Vidyasiri relates to the youth, Alvas Krishi Siri relates to agriculture and they will start on November 30. The main event, Alva’s Nudisiri, will start on December 1. There will also be Alvas Cini Siri involving screening of critically acclaimed Kannada films and a Galipata Siri, to fly kites.

Talking to reporters here on Saturday, Alvas Education Foundation Chairman Mohan Alva said that for the first time they are holding Alvas Udyogasiri to offer jobs for those who have studied in Kannada-medium till Class 10. Nearly 100 companies are offering 10,000 jobs, he said. Mr. Alva said that programmes will be held simultaneously across 12 stages set up on the campus. There will be 12 programmes at each one of the stages from 6 a.m. till midnight. Apart from talks and recital of poems, there will be programmes from nearly 6,000 artists and artistes. In addition, there will be an exhibition of pets, aquariums, handicrafts and science model show.

Film director Nagathihalli Chandrashekar will preside over Alvas Nudisiri, which will be inaugurated by writer C.N. Ramachandra. There will be interaction with Mr. Chandrashekar, artiste Kasaragod Chinna, Kargil war veteran Captain Naveen Nagappa and the former Lokayukta N. Santosh Hegde as part of the series named “Nanna Kathe Nimma Jothe”. As many as 15 persons, including Mr. Hegde, will be felicitated.

Mr. Alva said that he was expecting participation of over 1.5 lakh people. The foundation will have two kitchens to serve food across 100 counters during the four-day event.