GKA releases two Marathi books on the independent existence of Konkani language

 Dec 6^th, 2007 -Goa Konkani Akademi released two Marathi books asserting independent linguistic existence of Konkani Language, on 6th Dec 2007 at Shri Ganesh Kala Krida Rang Manch - Pune.

The books are "Konkani Bhasha:Prakriti ani Parampara" and "Konkani Parichaya". The first is written by Late Dr.S.B. Kulkarni, Former Head, Dept. of Marathi, Nagpur University dealing with the existence of Konkani, independent of any language including Marathi, and the second is Co-written by Prof. Priyadarshani Tadkodkar and Prof. Asha Mangutkar, a working guide for learning Konkani through Marathi.

Dr. G.M. Dhadaphale, Pali and Sanskrit expert and the honorary Secretary of Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute- Pune released first boo and the second book was released at the hands of Dr. Suman Belwalkar, former Principal, Western Language Centre(CIIL) Pune. The sitting Principal of the same centre Smt. K.N. Mehta was the guest of honour. Shri Anirudha Kulkarni, son of Late Dr.S.B. Kulkarni and Smt. Alaknanda Sule the Daughter of Late Dr.S.B. Kulkarni also spoke on the occasion.

All speakers asserted the identity of Konkani Language, Independent of any other language including Marathi. They said that Konkani is a prosperous language. As such all must welcome her as an independent language, forgetting misunderstanding and inferiority complex about this rich language of culturally rich people.

Shri Vasant Joshi, Convener of Pune Book Fair, welcomed the gathering. Dr. Tanaji Halankar, Vice president of Goa Konkani Akademi explained the purpose behind the publication of two Marathi Books. Prof. Bhushan Bhave and Prof. Prakash Vazrikar introduced the contents of the books. Smt. Priyadarshani Tadkodkar expressed her views on the creation of the book. In his presidential address, the president of the Goa Konkani Akademi Shri Pundalik Naik briefed about the development of Konkani Language and the contribution of Konkani Akademi.

Shri Gopalkrishna Padgaonkar, Secretary Goa Konkani Akademi offered flowers to the guests. Dr. Jayanti Nayak, Asst. Secretary proposed vote of thanks.

This program was organised under Pune Book Fair, where selected Konkani Books were exhibited. Many prominent Marathi scholars visited the exhibition and appreciated the creativity of Konkani Literature and purchased books.