Media Release
Puttur, Aug 22: Konkani Accreditation Divas was celebrated at Silver Jubilee Memorial Hall on August 20 at St Philomena PU College.
The president of the programme Fr Vijay Lobo, principal, St Philomena PU College, said that Konkani language was encouraged in the past, should be encouraged in the present and also in the future.
The resource person, Dr Dimple Fernandes, HOD of Hindi, St Philomena College, said that youngsters should preserve the rich tradition of Konkani language.
The chief guest Fr Dr Antony Prakash Montheiro, campus director and chairperson of PG Studies motivated the youngsters to speak, read and write Konkani language. He said that the students should feel proud to speak in their mother tongue.
Prizes were distributed to the students who exhibited their talents in various competitions.
The convenors of Konkani Sangha, Philomena Montheiro and Laveena L Santhmayor coordinated the programme.
Samruddhi Shenoy (I SCBA) welcomed the gathering. Manisha Menezes (IISCBA) rendered the vote of thanks. Princita (IIPCMB) compered the programme.