16.06.10 Bangalore : Bharathi (vishnuvardhan), a kannada film star and Geetha bali (an artiste) are among 15 women chosen for the conferment of kittur chennamma Rani awards for 2008-09, for their service rendered in various fields. six institutions also are picked up in this connection .
The Instruction will get Rs.25, 000 cash, while individuals secure Rs.10, 000, with certificates each. The distribution of these awards is scheduled on June 16, Wednesday, at the conference hall in Vidhana Soudha at Bangalore and CM Yeddyurappa will present the awards.3 selected women self help groups also will be awarded Yashodaramma Dasappa 2009 -10 awards at the same time, a press release said.