[lg policy] Mangaluru: Konkani Language Plan passed during second JKS Global Conclave

[Harold Schiffman]

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.

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.

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.

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.


*During the Global Conclave, it was resolved that:*

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.
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.
3. The steering committee would work on preparing the Konkani Language
Policy Document.
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.

Dr Anil Pinto moderated the entire proceedings of the Conclave.

http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=347431


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