Madhav Manjunath Shanbhag was an Indian

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and activist on behalf of the Konkani-speaking people. He was born in

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, in the

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. With a few like-minded companions he travelled in all the Konkani-speaking areas, seeking to unite the fragmented Konkani community under the banner of 'one language, one script, one literature'. He succeeded in organizing the first Adhiveshan of

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in Karwar in 1939. Goa Konkani Academy has instituted Madhav Manjunath Shanbhag Konkani Bhasha Seva Puraskar, an award including a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 together with a certificate, memento & shawl. Those who have completed 50 years of age and who have worked as an activist, leader, organiser either in

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, Karnataka,

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or in any other state are eligible for this lifetime achievement award.

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