Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy is formed in the Indian state of
Karnataka
Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...
to promote
Konkani language
Konkani () is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Konkani people, primarily in the Konkan region, along the western coast of India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages mentioned in the Indian Constitution, and the official language of ...
and
literature
Literature is any collection of written work, but it is also used more narrowly for writings specifically considered to be an art form, especially prose fiction, drama, and poetry. In recent centuries, the definition has expanded to include ...
. This organisation is funded every year through the Budget of
Karnataka Government.
This organisation conducts several events including Konkani Lokotsav, once every year.
3-day Konkani Lokotsav starts on February 10 - Times of India
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See also
* Konkani language agitation
The Konkani language agitations were a series of protests and demonstrations in India, concerning the uncertain future and the Languages with official status in India, official status of the Konkani language. They were held by Goans in the then ...
References
Konkani languages
Organisations based in Karnataka
Year of establishment missing
Language regulators
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