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All India Konkani Parishad to Hold General Body Meeting on October 11

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The General Body Meeting of the All India Konkani Parishad is scheduled to be held on Saturday, 11th October 2025 at 3.30 pm at Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Konkani Bhavan, Vidyanagar, Madgao. A number of key decisions crucial to the organisation’s future will be made during this meeting.

A major item on the agenda is addressing the difficulties in the re-registration process of the Parishad, which is central to its legal and administrative continuity. Members will deliberate on possible solutions and determine the way forward.

Additionally, the meeting will focus on preparations for the upcoming 26th Sahitya Sammelan, slated for 22nd and 23rd November 2025, to be held in Ernakulam, Kerala. During the meeting, the welcome committee for the Sammelan will be formally approved.

Crucially, the President of the Sahitya Sammelan will also be elected. In this regard, the Secretary of the Parishad, Sneha Sabnis, has urged affiliated organisations to put forward names of senior Konkani writers, taking into account their literary excellence and contributions to the language. Nominations should either be brought to the meeting or submitted in writing by 5th October 2025.

Working President Chetan Acharya has also made an appeal to all members of the All India Konkani Parishad to attend the meeting. Members traveling from distant locations are encouraged to confirm their attendance by 5th October so that accommodation arrangements can be made.

If the quorum is not met by 3.30 pm, the meeting will be delayed by half an hour and commence at 4.00 pm. The gathering is expected to set the course for the Parishad’s next phase and the successful conduct of the Sahitya Sammelan in Kerala.

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AIKP Hails State Information Commissioner Atmaram Barve’s Initiative to Promote Konkani Language

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Panaji, Goa: The All India Konkani Parishad (AIKP) has applauded the efforts of State Information Commissioner Atmaram Barve in promoting the Konkani language. Barve’s initiative aims to make judgments and rulings accessible to Goan citizens in their mother tongue, thereby strengthening the language’s presence in official spheres.

According to Chetan Acharya, Working President of AIKP, “We commend State Information Commissioner Atmaram Barve’s pioneering effort to promote the Konkani language. This initiative will not only help Goan citizens understand judgments and rulings better but also contribute significantly to the preservation and growth of our beloved language.”

The initiative is seen as a major step forward in promoting the Konkani language, which is an integral part of Goa’s cultural heritage. By making official documents and judgments available in Konkani, the government aims to increase transparency and accessibility for the citizens of Goa.

AIKP has been at the forefront of promoting the Konkani language and culture, and this initiative is a testament to the organization’s efforts. The organization has been working tirelessly to promote the language through various programs and initiatives.