*Date:* 18.07.2025 To The Editor
*Sub:* *Deputation of Reporter/Photographer/Videographer for ‘Josephine Dias Puroskar’ and Prize Distribution Ceremony of the 3rd Inter-School Tiatr Competition reg…* Sir/Madam, Velbe Angel Cardozo, a young and promising child artiste in Konkani tiatr, will be conferred the *Josephine Dias Puroskar* in recognition of her contribution and dedication to the art form. The award, instituted in memory of Josephine Dias by her family, is presented annually to outstanding young performers in tiatr. The award will be presented at a special function organized by the *Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG)* on *21st July 2025* at the *Conference Hall, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao*. The programme will commence at *3:30 p.m.* Along with the award presentation, the Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) will also hold the prize distribution for the 3rd Inter-School Tiatr Competition. Many schools from across Goa took part in the competition. The event is open to everyone, and all tiatr lovers are welcome to attend. *Shri Pramod Acharya*, Editorial Director of Prudent Media, has kindly consented to be the *Chief Guest*, while *Smt. Chitra Shirvaikar e Afonso*, a senior tiatrist, will grace the occasion as *Guest of Honour*. *Smt. Josephine Dias*, veteran tiatr artiste, will be the *Special Invitee*. *Shri Anthony Barbosa*, President of TAG, will *preside over the function*. We kindly request you to *depute a reporter, photographer, and/or videographer* to cover the function for wide publicity. Your support in promoting this event will be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance. Yours sincerely, Sd/- *Carlos Fernandes* *Member Secretary*
