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Events in Goa

“Konkani is Our Identity”: Vivek Naik Inaugurates Official Language Training for Government Employees

Tanisha Cardozo

In a resounding affirmation of cultural pride and linguistic heritage, Director of Art and Culture, Vivek Naik, inaugurated the second batch of Official Language Training for government employees in Goa. The initiative is part of the state’s ongoing effort to integrate Konkani — Goa’s official language — into day-to-day administration and governance.

The Official Language Training program equips government officials with the skills and confidence to use Konkani in written and verbal communication within the administration. The second batch includes employees from various departments who will undergo structured modules covering:

  • Administrative vocabulary in Konkani
  • Official correspondence formats
  • Grammar and usage
  • Cultural context in communication

The initiative is aimed at ensuring that Konkani is not just ceremonial, but functional and widely used in governance.

Goa has always been a unique cultural mosaic, and the state’s commitment to Konkani as its official language is enshrined in the Constitution. Yet, ensuring its use in everyday governance remains an ongoing challenge.

Naik’s emphasis on language training is a step toward aligning administrative practices with constitutional values and public sentiment. The Department of Art and Culture is playing a key role in mobilising resources, creating curriculum, and generating awareness among officials.

As more government employees are trained in using Konkani professionally, the state moves closer to a fully inclusive, culturally-rooted administration. Beyond efficiency, this initiative nurtures a deep cultural consciousness among public servants.

The Department aims to expand the training further in coming months, involving more departments and reaching rural administrative units where local language usage is vital.

📍 Organising Body: Department of Art and Culture, Goa
🗣️ Speaker: Vivek Naik, Director
📘 Program: Official Language Training for Government Employees

Events in Goa

Konkani Language Training for Government Employees Inaugurated by Harish Adconkar

Tanisha Cardozo

In a move to enhance transparency, accessibility, and cultural alignment in governance, Harish Adconkar, Managing Director of the Goa Waste Management Corporation, inaugurated a Konkani Language Training Program aimed at government employees across departments.

The initiative is designed to ensure that officials are equipped to handle Right to Information (RTI) applications and daily administrative duties using Konkani, the official language of Goa. By offering structured training in the language, the program aims to bridge communication gaps and foster greater inclusivity in public service.

Speaking at the inauguration, Harish Adconkar said:

“Training in the Konkani language will empower officials to respond to RTI queries and manage office matters more efficiently and respectfully, while staying connected to our cultural roots.”

The program reflects the state’s commitment to linguistic inclusivity and the importance of local language use in public administration. It also resonates with citizens’ rights to engage with the government in a language that is native to their state and identity.

Held under the aegis of the Goa Official Language implementation initiatives, the training is expected to roll out in phases, benefiting various departments and improving communication standards across the board.

As Goa moves forward with digital governance and RTI reforms, language training like this ensures that clarity, accessibility, and accountability remain at the heart of governance — in a language that speaks to the people.

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Devanagari Typing Training: A Step Towards Promoting Official Language in Administration

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Devanagari Typing Training: A Step Towards Promoting Official Language in AdministrationThe Directorate of Official Language, Government of Goa, has organized a Devanagari typing training program for government employees. The training aims to promote the use of Official Language in administration, as mandated by the Official Language Act.


Prof. Bhushan Bhave, Principal of Vidya Prabodhini College, emphasized the significance of Devanagari typing training in implementing the Official Language Act. “Devanagari typing training is essential for government employees to effectively communicate in the Official Language,” he said.


The three-day training program is being conducted in three batches from February 10 to 20, 2025. Approximately 140 government employees will benefit from the training, which covers:

  • Introduction to Devanagari typing software
  • Introduction to Inscript keyboard
  • Introduction to Devanagari script

Objectives of the Training Program
The training program aims to:

  • Familiarize government employees with Devanagari typing in Konkani, Marathi, and Hindi languages
  • Promote the use of Official Language in administration
  • Enhance the communication skills of government employees in the Official Language

The training program features expert sessions by Assistant Professors Sushant Naik, Urvashi Naik, Jayesh Raut, and Divakar Guruv. Anil Sawant, Deputy Director of Official Language, and Sneha Sabnis are coordinating the program.

The Devanagari typing training program is a significant step towards promoting the use of Official Language in administration. By providing government employees with the necessary skills and knowledge, the Government of Goa is taking a proactive approach towards implementing the Official Language Act.