Kannada Script for Konkani Language Welcomed

The Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy's decision to adopt Kannada script for teaching Konkani in schools from the next scholastic year has been welcomed by Ganesh Kamath, correspondent of S V Educational Institute, Gangolli near here.

He was speaking as the chief guest at the 'Mhan Monis Ek Mulakhat" programme organized by Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy at Gangolli recently. He said, "This decision should be backed by all since it has been taken after taking into consideration the regional situation. It is a brave decision because it helps the students to be in touch with the local culture."

Fr Stany Pereira was the guest of honour while Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy president Eric Ozario presided over the function. The academy registrar K Duggappa Kajekar, local convener Narayan Kharvi, Kharvi Mahajan Sangh president Purushottam was present on the dais.

Noted social worker and retired teacher C G Devrai Kharvi and well-known Konkani literature Vinod Fernandes were felicitated.

Karnataka Konkani Kharvi Mahajan Sangh secretary Ganapati Shipay extended warm welcome to the gathered and academy member Vincent Alva proposed the vote of thanks. Keshav Tandela compered the programme.