The V. K. Gokak Award for the year 2020 has been conferred upon Shri. Lakshmish Tolpadi. A renowned scholar, agriculturist, environmentalist, and social reformer, Shri. Lakshmisha Tolpadi’s works include Mahayuddhakke Munna’, ‘Sampige Bhagavata’, ‘Betta Mahamadana Balige Baradiddare’, ‘Bhava Tallana’ and others.