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Dalgado Konknni Akademi’s Annual Awards Presented
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Eminent Konknni stalwart and scholar and former acting Vice-Chancellor
of the Goa University, late Prof. (Dr.) Olivinho Gomes was posthumously
honoured with Dalgado Puroskar 2009 for his lifetime contribution to
Konkani literature in Roman script by Dalgado Konkani Akademi (DKA). The
award, consisting of a shawl, a memento, a citation and a cash prize of
Rs. 25,000/-, was received by his wife, Islinda Gomes at an impressive
function attended largely by Konknni lovers held recently at Tiatr
Academy, Goa’s Conference Hall, Campal Panaji.
Other personalities and institution which were similarly honoured for
their contribution to the development of Konkani in Roman script are as
follows:
Dalgado Puroskar 2009 for Culture: Minguel Jacob Carmo Luis Fernandes,
popularly known as 'Prince Jacob'.
Dalgado Daiz Puroskar 2009 for preservation of Goa’s literature, culture
and identity: Antonio da Piedade Morais
Dalgado Puroskar 2009 for institutions furthering the cause of Konknni
in Roman script: Thomas Stephens Konkani Kendr (TSKK), Porvorim.
Dalgado Konknni Akademi’s Fr. Freddy J. da Costa Puroskar for
journalism in Konknni in Roman script : Isidore Dantas, a Goan settled
in Pune.
Dalgado Puroskar 2009 for youth contribution to Konkani in Roman script:
Nevena Furtado
Derek Almeida, editor of Gomantak Times who was the Chief Guest on the
occasion. He mooted the idea of setting up of a Devnagri Cell by DKA
with a view to standardize Konkani language, while Paresh Joshi,
Vice-Chairman of Kala Akademi expressed the need for better co-operation
and co-ordination between the various Academies and Government
departments working for preserving the rich cultural heritage of Goa in
order to avoid duplication of works.
Premanand Lotlikar, President of DKA also spoke on the occasion.
A book titled Bholaikechi Zotnay ani Piddevontache Hok’k published by
Voluntary Health Association of India concerning the rights of patients
was released, followed by a brief speech by Dr. G A D’Costa.
Earlier Thomas Fernandes, Treasurer of DKA welcomed while Jose Salvador
Fernandes, DKA Secretary proposed the vote of thanks. The function was
compered by Mrs. Brenda Menezes.
Jose Salvador Fernandes
Secretary
Dalgado Konknni Akademi
