Mangaluru: Jagotik Konknni Songhotton to convene 2nd Global Conclave in city on Aug 23

- Media Release

Mangaluru, 06 Aug 2015: Jagotik Konknni Songhotton (JKS – Global Konkani Organization) will be convening the 2nd Global Conclave at Kalaangann, here on Sunday August 23, to finalize and adopt the Konkani Language Plan – to ensure a secure future for Konkani. Over 200 delegates representing Konkani organizations from around the world are expected to attend.

 

 

JKS had organized the 1st Global Conclave in August 2014, at which it was decided to initiate Konkani Language Plan, prepare a draft, circulate it among all Konkanis around the world and finalize and adopt it at the 2nd Global Conclave.

 

Accordingly, a Steering Committee, consisting of prominent Konkani leaders and intellectuals, was formed which conducted a Global Survey, based on which the draft has been prepared.

 

 

Konkani Language Plan will be a historic attempt to ensure a secure future for Konkani language and culture. All Konkanis are requested – to study the draft, submit their observations and corrections, and participate in the Global Conclave. The draft may be procured by emailing –jksglobe@gmail.com.

 

Its an attempt of Konkanis to plan for their language and culture will inspire people of other languages.

 

JKS general secretary Eric Ozario, treasurer Louis Pinto, Steering Committee members Dr Ravishankar Rao of Mangalore University, Harriet Vidyasagar and Lingappa Gowda were present at the media conference.