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Mangaluru: World Konkani Centre entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with NRI entrepreneur Michael D’Souza on Thursday to provide publication grants for 100 Konkani Books. The `Michael D’Souza Vision Konkani’ aims at promotion of Konkani literature by encouraging and motivating independent Konkani writers and publishers.
Nandagopla Shenoy, President of the world Konkani Centre and D’Souza signed the MoU towards this in the presence of senior writers, artists and editors of Konkani at the World Konkani Centre, here.
Speaking after signing the MoU, D’Souza said he always felt there is a need to support Konkani writers to bring their creative writing to the light. “The literature they painstakingly produce deserves to be read by the people. Due to escalating cost of production, Konkani writers find it difficult to publish their creative works. Therefore, it was decided to provide grants to publish quality books in Konkani,’’ he said, urging Konkani writers and publishers to make good use of this programme to enrich Konkani literature.
“Konkani is a diverse language spread across various communities, but together we are always one Konkani Community. Our founder and great visionary Basti Vaman Shenoy left us a great legacy of inclusive culture and oneness. It is our duty to continue his legacy” said Shenoy.
Prior to signing the MOU, D’Souza paid tribute by garlanding the statue of Founder Basti Vaman Shenoy at the entrance of the building.
Nandagopla Shenoy, President of the world Konkani Centre and D’Souza signed the MoU towards this in the presence of senior writers, artists and editors of Konkani at the World Konkani Centre, here.
Speaking after signing the MoU, D’Souza said he always felt there is a need to support Konkani writers to bring their creative writing to the light. “The literature they painstakingly produce deserves to be read by the people. Due to escalating cost of production, Konkani writers find it difficult to publish their creative works. Therefore, it was decided to provide grants to publish quality books in Konkani,’’ he said, urging Konkani writers and publishers to make good use of this programme to enrich Konkani literature.
“Konkani is a diverse language spread across various communities, but together we are always one Konkani Community. Our founder and great visionary Basti Vaman Shenoy left us a great legacy of inclusive culture and oneness. It is our duty to continue his legacy” said Shenoy.
Prior to signing the MOU, D’Souza paid tribute by garlanding the statue of Founder Basti Vaman Shenoy at the entrance of the building.
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