Media Release
Panaji, Aug 7: The Goa Konkani Akademi has officially announced that veteran Konkani writer Stan Ageira has been selected for the prestigious 2025 Literary Language Service Award for his acclaimed book 'Dhampallim Ghaditam', an anthology of short stories. The Akademi’s formal letter confirmed that the honour includes a cash prize of Rs 25,000, a certificate, and a memento.
The award ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 20, at 4:00 pm at the Department of Geography auditorium (Block E), Goa University, with the recipients requested to be present by 3:45 pm.
A five-decade literary journey
Stan Ageira began his writing career in 1975 when his first short story was published in the 'Raknno' weekly. Over the last five decades, he has built one of the most prolific bodies of work in contemporary Konkani literature, comprising:
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18 Konkani novels
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Over 300 Konkani short stories
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Stage plays and radio programmes
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More than 50 short stories in English
His writing spans themes of village life, human psychology, social conflict, and cultural memory, earning him recognition across Goa, Karnataka, the Gulf, and the global Konkani diaspora.
Awards and accolades
Stan Ageira’s contribution to literature has been widely celebrated over the years. His numerous honours include:
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Goa Konkani Basha Mandal Award for the novel 'Badlanaatllo Gaanv' (1988)
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Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy Award for the novel 'Nalisai' (1995)
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Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy Award for the anthology 'Taambdi Mirsaang' (2005)
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Konkani Kutaam Bahrain Award (2011)
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Daiji Dubai Award (2014)
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AIKWO Award for the novel 'Hi Moji Dhavnim' (2014)
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Dr TMA Pai Award (2023)
A milestone moment
The Goa Konkani Akademi’s 2025 Literary Language Service Award marks a significant milestone in Stan Ageira’s lifelong dedication to storytelling. His work continues to inspire new generations of Konkani readers and writers, reinforcing the cultural richness and literary heritage of the language.