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<p>Deputy CM of Goa, Francis D’Souza inaugurated the conclave by
hoisting the Konkani flag atop the globe. "It is the duty of every
Konkani-speaking person to ensure that Konkani lives eternally," he
said.</p>
<p>Dr Anil Pinto, registrar, Christ University, in his key note address,
gave a brief overview regarding what Language Planning was all about.
Eric Ozario, secretary general, JKS, explained the purpose of organizing
the conclave. Tomazinho Cardozo, ex-speaker of Goan assembly and former
president of JKS welcomed the gathering, while the newly elected
president of JKS, Sidhanath Buyao, Goa, proposed the vote of thanks.
Irine Rebello compered the inaugural session.</p>
<p>In the business session, Vasant Shetty, columnist and Kannada
language activist and Dr Ravishankar Rao, Mangalore University gave
their opinion regarding the Konkani Language Plan - its positive factors
and loopholes. They appreciated the efforts of JKS, which is not a
government body, in planning for the future of its language. They also
appreciated that the process involved in the preparation of the Language
Plan which was entirely democratic and all-inclusive.</p>
<p>Eric Ozario, secretary general of JKS, presented the Language Plan on
behalf of the steering committee. It was discussed and necessary
alterations were made and the gathering unanimously passed the Konkani
Language Plan.</p>
<p><strong><br>During the Global Conclave, it was resolved that:</strong></p>
<p>1. The Konkani Language Plan would be brought out as a book,
including in English and Konkani versions, in the three major scripts –
Kannada, Roman and Nagari.<br>2. Meetings would be organized in various
regions to make people aware of the Konkani Language Plan and to ensure
that it is implemented to the extent possible. <br>3. The steering committee would work on preparing the Konkani Language Policy Document. <br>4.
The 3rd Global Conclave would be held on August 28, 2016, to assess the
implementation of the Konkani Language Plan and to discuss and pass the
Konkani Language Policy Document.</p>
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