The Vishwa Konkani Vimala V Pai Jeevan Siddi Samman 2025 was conferred upon acclaimed Konkani writer and cultural icon Shri Pundalik N. Naik at a special felicitation ceremony held at his residence in Goa. The intimate gathering celebrated Naik’s outstanding contribution to the preservation, promotion, and enrichment of Konkani literature and culture, honouring a lifetime dedicated to creative excellence and linguistic pride.
The event was attended by leading figures from the Konkani literary community, including Dr. Kiran Budkuley, Vice President of the Konkani Bhas Ani Sanskriti Prathistan (KBASP). The felicitation reflected the collective admiration and respect of the Konkani fraternity for Shri Naik’s immense body of work, which has inspired generations of readers, writers, and cultural enthusiasts.
Special thanks were extended to Harekal Pundalik Pai (Annu, Mangalore), whose efforts and coordination made the meeting and felicitation possible. The Board of Trustees of KBASP and the World Konkani Centre, Mangalore, expressed deep appreciation to everyone who contributed to making the event meaningful and memorable.
Through this recognition, the Vishwa Konkani Centre reaffirms its commitment to celebrating stalwarts who have shaped the linguistic and cultural identity of the Konkani-speaking world. Shri Pundalik N. Naik’s literary journey stands as a testament to the enduring power of language, storytelling, and cultural heritage — values that continue to inspire the global Konkani community.
