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The 34th All India Konkani Convention, jointly organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Konkani Parishad and the Industrial Technical Education Society, Pune, with financial support from the Directorate of Official Language, Government of Goa, commenced with great enthusiasm on 14th and 15th November 2026 at Nigdi, Pune.

The convention was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant. The occasion was graced by eminent litterateur Mrs. Aruna Dhere, MLA Shri Amit Gorkhe, and President of the Akhil Bharatiya Konkani Parishad, C. A. Nandgopal Shenoy.

The welcome address was delivered by the Reception Chairperson and Secretary of the Industrial Technical Education Society, Dr. Ashwini Jambhekar-Kulkarni. The convention's Working President was Alfie Montero, and Secretary was Govind Mopkar. Shri Chetan Acharya, President of the Parishad, also shared his thoughts, while Parishad Secretary Sneha Sabnis proposed the vote of thanks.

On this occasion, Shri Anant Agni highlighted the remarkable contribution of the late Manohar Jambhekar, founder of the institution, towards preserving the Konkani language in Pune. He also acknowledged the valuable role played by his daughters, Chairperson Dr. Deepali Jambhekar Sawai and Secretary Dr. Ashwini Jambhekar-Kulkarni, in carrying forward this legacy.

Representatives, litterateurs and language enthusiasts from Goa, Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka are participating in the convention, bringing together Konkani-speaking communities from across the country.

The first day featured insightful discussions on challenges and solutions in Konkani education, Konkani in the digital age, and the Konkani movement in Pune, along with literary presentations and cultural programmes.

The second day will feature a special session titled 'Yuva Samvad – Konkani for the Young Generation', aimed at connecting the younger generation with the Konkani language. The concluding ceremony will be attended by eminent litterateur Dr. Jayanti Naik as the Chief Guest.

This convention is a commendable initiative towards bringing Konkani-speaking communities together on a common platform and promoting the language, literature, culture and heritage of Konkani.

🌺 Let us preserve, enrich and pass on the legacy of the Konkani language to future generations!

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