Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Kodava community is an endogamous Dravidian ethnolinguistic group native to the Kodagu region in Karnataka. They have a distinct cultural identity and are the only community in India allowed to carry firearms without a license. The Kodavas are seeking constitutional recognition and land protection to preserve their heritage. They form over 60 per cent of the Kodava-speaking population and have a rich history tied to Karnataka’s cultural and social landscape. Their unique traditions, warrior heritage, and contributions to Indian society make them a significant ethnic group in southern India.