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Siddanna Meti is an Indian social worker and Kannada community leader based in Goa. He is known for advocating for the social welfare, cultural identity, and civic rights of Kannada-speaking residents in Goa. He has held leadership roles in Kannada community organisations in the state, including the All Goa Kannada Mahasangha and the Kannada Sahitya Parishad (Goa unit). [citation needed]
Leadership and Community Organisations
[edit]Meti has been associated with several Kannada cultural and linguistic bodies in Goa. He has served in leadership roles including president of the Kannada Sahitya Parishad (Goa unit) and honorary president of the All Goa Kannada Mahasangha. Through these organisations, he has worked to promote Kannada language and cultural activities, support migrant community cohesion, and represent Kannada-origin Goans in public forums. [citation needed]
Advocacy and Social Work
[edit]Meti has stated that he has advocated for the rehabilitation and welfare of Kannada-speaking families affected by demolitions and displacement in Goa, particularly following the Baina beach clearance in the early 2000s. He has described this work as a long-term effort focused on safeguarding dignity, access to services, and equal treatment for affected families. [citation needed]
He has publicly opposed the use of the term "Ghati" as a derogatory label for migrant workers in Goa, characterising it as discriminatory and socially harmful. He has called for Kannada-speaking residents who have lived in Goa for decades to be recognised as part of the state's social fabric. [citation needed]
Kannada Bhavan Initiative
[edit]Kannada organisations in Goa had long sought a dedicated cultural centre for the community. Advocacy efforts led to the Karnataka state government supporting the establishment of a Kannada Bhavan in Goa. In 2025, land was acquired in Verna/Cortalim for the centre, which is expected to host cultural events, community gatherings, Kannada-language programming, and visiting community delegations. [citation needed]
Public Statements and Representation
[edit]Meti has stated in public addresses and media interactions that Kannada-origin residents have contributed to Goa's economy and culture for generations. He has argued that linguistic identity should not be used to question belonging or civic legitimacy, and has referred to constitutional protections that guarantee citizens the right to live and work throughout India. [citation needed]
Recognition
[edit]In 2022, Meti was formally honoured in a public ceremony for his contributions to Kannada community leadership and social service. Documentation of the title is pending verification. [citation needed]
Personal Life
[edit]Meti is originally from Vijayapura district in Karnataka. He is married to Neelamma (also spelled Nilamma) Siddanna Meti, who has served as President of the Vijayapura Zilla Panchayat in Karnataka. [citation needed]