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Grants for Konkani Parishad BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 20 –- The state government has sanctioned Rs 12 lakh to Konkani Parishad which is hosting Silver Jubilee Session of the All India Konkani Parishad (AIKP)on February 10, 11 and 12 in Goa. The Director of Official Language Department, Gopalkrishna Padgaonkar told Herald on Friday that Konkani Parishad had sought Rs 20 lakh but state government has sanctioned Rs 12 lakh. The state government financially supports Marathi/Konkani literary conventions. A large number of delegates from Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala are expected to participate in the three-day AIKP at Kala Academy. From Goa itself, about 5000 delegates are likely to participate, according to organizers. Organizers have also sought financial assistance from Karnataka government and some individuals in Karnataka and Kerala. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
