GKA completes 20 years

Goa Konkani Akademi celebrated its 20th anniversary recently. The main function was celebrated in the evening. The GKA's four publication were released on this occasion at the hands of chief guest Fr Moren da Souza. The four books released are Aghall-Paghal -- collection of essay by Ravindra Kelekar, Pavllam Kankanim, second edition of the book by late Shankar Bhandari, Bhuim-Khamp a tiatro by Mark de Araujo and Adann - collection of short stories by late Durgadas Gawade.

Prakash Vazarikar introduced the books to the audience. Sandeep Bhandari was felicitated at the hands of V. B Prabhu Verlekar, renowned chartered accountant. Also gifts were presented to the staff of Goa Konkani Akademi by Fr Moren da Souza, V. B Prabhu Verlekar, Sandeep Bhandari. Pundalik Naik, president of GKA delivered his speech on this occasion. Gopalkrishna padgaonkar Secretary, Goa Konkani Akademi delivered the vote of thanks and Priyadarshini Tadkodkar compared the function.
After the main function, there was a reception and Konkani writers, artists, printers and well wishers of the Akademi were present for the function in large nos.