Parikrama, Goa’s flagship youth knowledge and cultural platform curated by Knowledge Terminus, has announced its annual awards to honour individuals who have made significant contributions to education, culture, and the Konkani movement.
For the 2026 edition, Parikrama will confer three distinguished awards during the opening ceremony of Parikrama 0.8, scheduled on February 7, 2026, at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao.
The 8th Dr. Madhavi Sardesai Puraskar will be presented to Mr. Vishwapratap Pawar, a faculty member at Carmel Women’s College, in recognition of her dedicated service in academics and youth mentorship.
The 3rd Eknath Naik Maandkar Puraskar will be conferred on Mr. Chetan Khedekar, a folk expert and State Youth Award winner, for his remarkable contribution towards preserving and promoting Goan folk traditions.
The 2nd Nityanand Naik Sanghtak Puraskar will be awarded to Mr. Prashant Kamath, a senior Konkani karyakarta, for his lifelong commitment to strengthening the Konkani language and cultural movement.
Each award carries a cash prize of ₹25,000, along with a maanpatra and memento.
Through these awards, Parikrama continues its tradition of recognising grassroots changemakers and cultural torchbearers who inspire young minds and contribute meaningfully to Goa’s intellectual and cultural ecosystem.
Parikrama 0.8 will be held on February 7 and 8, 2026, featuring two days of performances and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
