Mangalore: Konkani Shikpa Sambhram 2013

8 April Mangalore: Milagres College Principal Fr. Francis Xavier Gomes said that the Konkani’s future is in hands of Konkani teachers. Not only teaching Konkani but implementing Konkani in other activities is also very important. He was the chief guest of ‘Konkani Shikpa Sambhram-2013’ which was organized in Kalaangan by Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy and Mandd Sobhan. The programme was for Konkani teachers. The president of Konkani prachaar committee Roy Castelino said that in past six years, there is much revolution in Konkani field. The teachers should continue this level while teaching Konkani. Rony Crasta arranged quiz for teachers. Konkani Langauge scholar Rev. Prathap Naik gave some information on Konkani teachings. Late Jessy castelino memory prize for the best Konkani teacher was given to Ivan Mascarenhas, teacher of Bejai Lourd’s Central school. The prize consists of Rs. 5000 and a momento. Academy registrar Dr. Devdas pai, Mandd Sobhann President Stany Alvaris, Eric Ozario, Sanchalan secretary Anil D’cunha were on the stage. Lewis J. Pinto, Melka Miyar, Academy members Mahesh nayak, Rony Arun, Soniaq Monteiro, Sandeep Monteiro were present on the occasion. Vithori karkal hosted the programme. There were total 90 teachers all over from D.K. and Udupi district have participated in the programme.